Shakti Women's Aid
Shakti Women's Aid is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Shakti Women's Aid?
- Registered charity number
- SC008837
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30)
- £982,746
- Website
- www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk
What does Shakti Women's Aid do?
The objective of the charity is to provide information, emotional and practical support and temporary refuge to Black Minority Ethnic women and their children from all communities who experience domestic abuse.
What causes is Shakti Women's Aid registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shakti Women's Aid a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Shakti Women's Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008837) 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 Shakti Women's Aid's charity number?
- Shakti Women's Aid's charity number is SC008837. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC008837?
- Search SC008837 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 Shakti Women's Aid do?
- The objective of the charity is to provide information, emotional and practical support and temporary refuge to Black Minority Ethnic women and their children from all communities who experience domestic abuse.
- Does Shakti Women's Aid have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shakti Women's Aid. 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 Shakti Women's Aid?
- Shakti Women's Aid's website is http://www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.