--- title: "RwSA — check charity number SC048673 | CharityCompare" description: "Is RwSA a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048673. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rwsa retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:08.972Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer RwSA is a registered charity (number SC048673) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £439 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about RwSA? Registered charity number SC048673 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £439 ## What does RwSA do? We continue to support the Rwandan Diaspora in Scotland , primarily by supporting them to facilitate the annual commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi of Rwanda in 1994. ## What causes is RwSA registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for RwSA yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. RwSA is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=rwsa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is RwSA a legitimate charity? Yes. RwSA is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048673) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is RwSA's charity number? RwSA's charity number is SC048673. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048673? Search SC048673 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does RwSA do? We continue to support the Rwandan Diaspora in Scotland , primarily by supporting them to facilitate the annual commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi of Rwanda in 1994. Does RwSA have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RwSA. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to RwSA? RwSA does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048673).