The Roof of Africa (SCIO)
The Roof of Africa (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about The Roof of Africa (SCIO)?
- Registered charity number
- SC047518
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £15,326
- Website
- www.theroofofafrica.org
What does The Roof of Africa (SCIO) do?
Work to advanc access to education and relieve poverty among children and families living in disadvantaged communities in Tanzania. During this period, we focused on building and developing schools to improve access to safe, quality education for children who would otherwise struggle to attend school. Alongside education, we supported families experiencing severe poverty by providing food parcels and essential household assistance. We also improved health and living conditions through practical community projects, including the construction of sanitation facilities such as toilets, the instal…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Roof of Africa (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Roof of Africa (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047518) 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 The Roof of Africa (SCIO)'s charity number?
- The Roof of Africa (SCIO)'s charity number is SC047518. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047518?
- Search SC047518 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 The Roof of Africa (SCIO) do?
- Work to advanc access to education and relieve poverty among children and families living in disadvantaged communities in Tanzania. During this period, we focused on building and developing schools to improve access to safe, quality education for children who would otherwise struggle to attend school. Alongside education, we supported families experiencing severe poverty by providing food parcels and essential household assistance. We also improved health and living conditions through practical community projects, including the construction of sanitation facilities such as toilets, the instal…
- Does The Roof of Africa (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Roof of Africa (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 The Roof of Africa (SCIO)?
- The Roof of Africa (SCIO)'s website is http://www.theroofofafrica.org — 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.