--- title: "A Listening Ear [SCIO] — check charity number SC052167 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Listening Ear [SCIO] a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052167. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on C" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-listening-ear-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:03:11.700Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Listening Ear [SCIO] is a registered charity (number SC052167) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £132,636 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 A Listening Ear [SCIO]? Registered charity number SC052167 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £132,636 Website [a-listening-ear.org](https://a-listening-ear.org/) ## What does A Listening Ear [SCIO] do? A Listening Ear is a volunteer led befriending service which launched in Wigtownshire in 2020 as a community response to the increased loneliness and isolated faced by many older and vulnerable people as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. During 2024 the service expanded to include care home residents who, if they should choose, can be visited or contacted by A Listening Ear befriender. In late 2024 we implemented the No One Dies Alone (NODA) service. This service provides end of life befriending to those who would benefit from additional end of life support. In March 2025 we held a succ… ## What causes is A Listening Ear [SCIO] registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Listening Ear [SCIO] yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Listening Ear [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=a-listening-ear-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://a-listening-ear.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A Listening Ear [SCIO] a legitimate charity? Yes. A Listening Ear [SCIO] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052167) 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 A Listening Ear [SCIO]'s charity number? A Listening Ear [SCIO]'s charity number is SC052167. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052167? Search SC052167 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 A Listening Ear [SCIO] do? A Listening Ear is a volunteer led befriending service which launched in Wigtownshire in 2020 as a community response to the increased loneliness and isolated faced by many older and vulnerable people as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. During 2024 the service expanded to include care home residents who, if they should choose, can be visited or contacted by A Listening Ear befriender. In late 2024 we implemented the No One Dies Alone (NODA) service. This service provides end of life befriending to those who would benefit from additional end of life support. In March 2025 we held a succ… Does A Listening Ear [SCIO] have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Listening Ear [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 A Listening Ear [SCIO]? A Listening Ear [SCIO]'s website is https://a-listening-ear.org/ — 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=SC052167).