--- title: "The Wise Group — check charity number SC004089 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Wise Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004089. 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/the-wise-group retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:56:40.355Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Wise Group is a registered charity (number SC004089) 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 citizenship or community development; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £19,099,861 (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 The Wise Group? Registered charity number SC004089 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,099,861 Website [www.thewisegroup.co.uk](http://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/) ## What does The Wise Group do? As a social enterprise The Wise Group is deeply passionate about transforming lives and lifting people out of poverty. We inspire positive change through relational mentoring and our ability to evidence our impact. Our customers include some of the most vulnerable people in society, such as people with experience of unemployment, offending, fuel poverty, homelessness, or disability. We measure our impact on the benefit to individuals and society. Every day our mentors support our customers into jobs, work to alleviate fuel poverty, and help people leaving the justice system to build a better… ## What causes is The Wise Group registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wise Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Wise Group 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=the-wise-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Wise Group a legitimate charity? Yes. The Wise Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004089) 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 Wise Group's charity number? The Wise Group's charity number is SC004089. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004089? Search SC004089 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 Wise Group do? As a social enterprise The Wise Group is deeply passionate about transforming lives and lifting people out of poverty. We inspire positive change through relational mentoring and our ability to evidence our impact. Our customers include some of the most vulnerable people in society, such as people with experience of unemployment, offending, fuel poverty, homelessness, or disability. We measure our impact on the benefit to individuals and society. Every day our mentors support our customers into jobs, work to alleviate fuel poverty, and help people leaving the justice system to build a better… Does The Wise Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wise Group. 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 Wise Group? The Wise Group's website is http://www.thewisegroup.co.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=SC004089).