--- title: "Sbwa — check charity number SC051710 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sbwa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051710. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sbwa retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:54:10.389Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sbwa is a registered charity (number SC051710) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £12,503 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sbwa? Registered charity number SC051710 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,503 ## What does Sbwa do? To promote social cohesion and cross-cultural awareness between the Scottish Bangladeshi community and other communities across Scotland by organizing regular national and cultural events throughout the year. To promote health and wellbeing of the Scottish Bangladeshi community across Scotland by organizing activities covering physical sports and mindfulness sessions. To provide social education to the young generations (under 16) from the Scottish Bangladeshi community across Scotland by organizing Bengali Language classes, educational excursions and activities on contemporary environmental… ## What causes is Sbwa registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sbwa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sbwa 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=sbwa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sbwa a legitimate charity? Yes. Sbwa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051710) 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 Sbwa's charity number? Sbwa's charity number is SC051710. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051710? Search SC051710 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 Sbwa do? To promote social cohesion and cross-cultural awareness between the Scottish Bangladeshi community and other communities across Scotland by organizing regular national and cultural events throughout the year. To promote health and wellbeing of the Scottish Bangladeshi community across Scotland by organizing activities covering physical sports and mindfulness sessions. To provide social education to the young generations (under 16) from the Scottish Bangladeshi community across Scotland by organizing Bengali Language classes, educational excursions and activities on contemporary environmental… Does Sbwa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sbwa. 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 Sbwa? Sbwa 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=SC051710).