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title: "Sisco — check charity number SC050084 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sisco a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050084. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/sisco
retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:29.111Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sisco is a registered charity (number SC050084) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £154,339 (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 Sisco?

Registered charity number

SC050084

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Glasgow City

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£154,339

Website

[sisco.org.uk](http://sisco.org.uk/)

## What does Sisco do?

SISCO was established to support people trapped in the cycle of addiction and imprisonment by creating safe, recovery focused spaces inside Scottish prisons. Its model was designed to offer multiple pathways to recovery and address trauma, complex needs, and emotional wellbeing before release. Now a registered Scottish charity, its purposes include relieving those affected by prison and addiction, advancing health and education, reducing poverty, and supporting reintegration into the community OSCR. SISCO operates through peer led recovery cafés, trauma responsive support, lived experience me…

## What causes is Sisco registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sisco yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sisco 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sisco a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sisco is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050084) 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 Sisco's charity number?

Sisco's charity number is SC050084. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050084?

Search SC050084 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 Sisco do?

SISCO was established to support people trapped in the cycle of addiction and imprisonment by creating safe, recovery focused spaces inside Scottish prisons. Its model was designed to offer multiple pathways to recovery and address trauma, complex needs, and emotional wellbeing before release. Now a registered Scottish charity, its purposes include relieving those affected by prison and addiction, advancing health and education, reducing poverty, and supporting reintegration into the community OSCR. SISCO operates through peer led recovery cafés, trauma responsive support, lived experience me…

Does Sisco have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sisco. 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 Sisco?

Sisco's website is http://sisco.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=SC050084).