--- title: "Watif — check charity number SC043606 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Watif a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043606. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/watif retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:47:26.524Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Watif is a registered charity (number SC043606) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £303,739 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Watif? Registered charity number SC043606 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £303,739 Website [www.watif.scot](http://www.watif.scot/) ## What does Watif do? WATIF is a local community development trust based in rural Clydesdale that represents the views and aspirations of local residents after extensive community consultation over 12 years. Our 6 work programmes aim to respond to the unmet needs of our area and includes develop and improve facilities, improve local services, develop community projects, improve the environment, develop social enterprises, and develop housing and derelict sites. By listening to and working with the community we aim to create local jobs, enhance health and wellbeing, increase access to essential services and improve… ## What causes is Watif registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Watif yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Watif 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=watif&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.watif.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Watif a legitimate charity? Yes. Watif is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043606) 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 Watif's charity number? Watif's charity number is SC043606. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043606? Search SC043606 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 Watif do? WATIF is a local community development trust based in rural Clydesdale that represents the views and aspirations of local residents after extensive community consultation over 12 years. Our 6 work programmes aim to respond to the unmet needs of our area and includes develop and improve facilities, improve local services, develop community projects, improve the environment, develop social enterprises, and develop housing and derelict sites. By listening to and working with the community we aim to create local jobs, enhance health and wellbeing, increase access to essential services and improve… Does Watif have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watif. 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 Watif? Watif's website is http://www.watif.scot — 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=SC043606).