--- title: "Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) — check charity number SC050852 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050852. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/umoja-wa-maisha-yetu-umay retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:31:15.592Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) is a registered charity (number SC050852) 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 £3,850 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)? Registered charity number SC050852 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £3,850 ## What does Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) do? Umoja wa Maisha Yetu (UMAY) supports people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, other African communities, and ethnic minority families living in the UK. We work to reduce poverty, isolation, and inequality by providing practical support, advice, and community activities. Our work includes family support, financial skills workshops, wellbeing activities, and community events that help people access services, build confidence, and improve their quality of life. We support families facing hardship with food, travel, and essential needs, and help them connect with local services. Through… ## What causes is Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) 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=umoja-wa-maisha-yetu-umay&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) a legitimate charity? Yes. Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050852) 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)'s charity number? Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)'s charity number is SC050852. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050852? Search SC050852 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) do? Umoja wa Maisha Yetu (UMAY) supports people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, other African communities, and ethnic minority families living in the UK. We work to reduce poverty, isolation, and inequality by providing practical support, advice, and community activities. Our work includes family support, financial skills workshops, wellbeing activities, and community events that help people access services, build confidence, and improve their quality of life. We support families facing hardship with food, travel, and essential needs, and help them connect with local services. Through… Does Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay). 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 Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay)? Umoja Wa Maisha Yetu (Umay) 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=SC050852).