--- title: "21st Century Families — check charity number SC042725 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 21st Century Families a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042725. the advancement of education 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/21st-century-families retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:30:38.942Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 21st Century Families is a registered charity (number SC042725) 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 education; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 21st Century Families? Registered charity number SC042725 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does 21st Century Families do? The charity is set up to promote happy, healthy and resilient children. 21st Century Families helps to promote the benefits that children's play will have on their physical, emotional and social health. Over 250 families engage in indoor and outdoor challenges requiring minimal to no equipment. ## What causes is 21st Century Families registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 21st Century Families yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 21st Century Families 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=21st-century-families&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 21st Century Families a legitimate charity? Yes. 21st Century Families is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042725) 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 21st Century Families's charity number? 21st Century Families's charity number is SC042725. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042725? Search SC042725 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 21st Century Families do? The charity is set up to promote happy, healthy and resilient children. 21st Century Families helps to promote the benefits that children's play will have on their physical, emotional and social health. Over 250 families engage in indoor and outdoor challenges requiring minimal to no equipment. Does 21st Century Families have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 21st Century Families. 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 21st Century Families? 21st Century Families 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=SC042725).