--- title: "Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) — check charity number SC053178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053178. the advancement of education charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sri-lankan-community-in-perth-kinross-scio retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:24:02.613Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC053178) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £2,460 (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 Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC053178 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,460 ## What does Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) do? The advancement of Sri Lankan Culture and Arts in Scotland through the preservation and celebration of Sri Lankan food, dance, art, music and religious events The advancement of Education & The relief of those in need ## What causes is Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of religious or racial harmony ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) 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=sri-lankan-community-in-perth-kinross-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053178) 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 Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO)'s charity number? Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO)'s charity number is SC053178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053178? Search SC053178 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 Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) do? The advancement of Sri Lankan Culture and Arts in Scotland through the preservation and celebration of Sri Lankan food, dance, art, music and religious events The advancement of Education & The relief of those in need Does Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO). 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 Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO)? Sri Lankan Community in Perth & Kinross (SCIO) 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=SC053178).