--- title: "Sia — check charity number SC046717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046717. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sia retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:01:28.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sia is a registered charity (number SC046717) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the promotion of equality and diversity. Its latest reported income was £24,848 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 Sia? Registered charity number SC046717 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £24,848 Website [Www.scottishiraqiassociation.org.uk](http://www.scottishiraqiassociation.org.uk/) ## What does Sia do? After 13 years of operation, the Scottish Iraqi Association have become an important role in the Scottish Iraqi community. More than 700 members and volunteers from different industrial backgrounds have participated in our activities, including businessmen, doctors, and engineers. Every year, more than 2000 people are benefited by the organisation, including donation, skills training or living issue solutions. Iraqi women and younger generation who belong to disadvantaged group are one of the primary focuses. Iraqi women are taught to protect themselves from domestic violence and young Iraqi… ## What causes is Sia registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sia 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=sia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishiraqiassociation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sia a legitimate charity? Yes. Sia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046717) 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 Sia's charity number? Sia's charity number is SC046717. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046717? Search SC046717 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 Sia do? After 13 years of operation, the Scottish Iraqi Association have become an important role in the Scottish Iraqi community. More than 700 members and volunteers from different industrial backgrounds have participated in our activities, including businessmen, doctors, and engineers. Every year, more than 2000 people are benefited by the organisation, including donation, skills training or living issue solutions. Iraqi women and younger generation who belong to disadvantaged group are one of the primary focuses. Iraqi women are taught to protect themselves from domestic violence and young Iraqi… Does Sia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sia. 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 Sia? Sia's website is http://Www.scottishiraqiassociation.org.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](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=SC046717).