Wikimedia UK
Wikimedia UK is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Wikimedia UK?
- Registered charity number
- SC048644
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)
- £1,269,305
- Website
- www.wikimedia.org.uk
What does Wikimedia UK do?
The Objects of the Charity are, for the benefit of the public, to promote and support the widest possible public access to, use of and contribution to Open Content of an encyclopaedic or educational nature or of similar utility to the general public, in particular the Open Content supported and provided by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., based in San Francisco, California, USA.
What causes is Wikimedia UK registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Wikimedia UK yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wikimedia UK 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wikimedia UK a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Wikimedia UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048644) 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 Wikimedia UK's charity number?
- Wikimedia UK's charity number is SC048644. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC048644?
- Search SC048644 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 Wikimedia UK do?
- The Objects of the Charity are, for the benefit of the public, to promote and support the widest possible public access to, use of and contribution to Open Content of an encyclopaedic or educational nature or of similar utility to the general public, in particular the Open Content supported and provided by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., based in San Francisco, California, USA.
- Does Wikimedia UK have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wikimedia UK. 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 Wikimedia UK?
- Wikimedia UK's website is http://www.wikimedia.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.