--- title: "Wafa El SCIO — check charity number SC053763 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wafa El SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053763. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wafa-el-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:19:56.085Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wafa El SCIO is a registered charity (number SC053763) 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 religion; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 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 Wafa El SCIO? Registered charity number SC053763 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Wafa El SCIO do? (a) the prevention or relief of poverty, (b) the advancement of religion, (c) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, (d) the promotion of religious or racial harmony, (e) the promotion of equality and diversity, ## What causes is Wafa El SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wafa El SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wafa El 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=wafa-el-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wafa El SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Wafa El SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053763) 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 Wafa El SCIO's charity number? Wafa El SCIO's charity number is SC053763. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053763? Search SC053763 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 Wafa El SCIO do? (a) the prevention or relief of poverty, (b) the advancement of religion, (c) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, (d) the promotion of religious or racial harmony, (e) the promotion of equality and diversity, Does Wafa El SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wafa El 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 Wafa El SCIO? Wafa El 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=SC053763).