--- title: "Sikh Cancer Aid — check charity number SC047862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sikh Cancer Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047862. the advancement of education 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/sikh-cancer-aid retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:44.349Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sikh Cancer Aid is a registered charity (number SC047862) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Sikh Cancer Aid? Registered charity number SC047862 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City ## What does Sikh Cancer Aid do? 3 The organisation's purposes are The Advancement of Education The advancement of Health The Saving of lives ## What causes is Sikh Cancer Aid registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sikh Cancer Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sikh Cancer Aid 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=sikh-cancer-aid&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sikh Cancer Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Sikh Cancer Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047862) 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 Sikh Cancer Aid's charity number? Sikh Cancer Aid's charity number is SC047862. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047862? Search SC047862 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 Sikh Cancer Aid do? 3 The organisation's purposes are The Advancement of Education The advancement of Health The Saving of lives Does Sikh Cancer Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sikh Cancer 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 Sikh Cancer Aid? Sikh Cancer Aid 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=SC047862).