Is AbilityNet a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists AbilityNet as a registered charity (number SC039866) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is AbilityNet's charity number?

AbilityNet's charity number is SC039866. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for AbilityNet. 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 AbilityNet?

AbilityNet's website listed in our register data is http://www.abilitynet.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was AbilityNet registered as a charity?

AbilityNet was entered on the register on 12 September 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039866Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

AbilityNet

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

AbilityNet is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about AbilityNet?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,985,137
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,722,477
Registered charity number: SC039866
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.abilitynet.org.uk

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AbilityNet (number SC039866) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does AbilityNet do?

The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are: (i) To promote the relief of persons with physical sensory or mental disabilities, to develop their physical and mental capabilities in particular, but not exclusively by the use of computers. (ii) To advance the education of the public in the use of computers in particular for people with disabilities. (iii) To promote and undertake research and to disseminate the useful results in to the use of computers and associated equipment in particular but not exclusively for disabled persons. (iv) To encourage and promote the use of computers to enhance the…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for AbilityNet

Answers AbilityNet gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 September 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is AbilityNet registered for?

the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversitythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for AbilityNet yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score AbilityNet. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is AbilityNet a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists AbilityNet as a registered charity (number SC039866) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is AbilityNet's charity number?: AbilityNet's charity number is SC039866. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039866?: Search SC039866 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 AbilityNet do?: The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are: (i) To promote the relief of persons with physical sensory or mental disabilities, to develop their physical and mental capabilities in particular, but not exclusively by the use of computers. (ii) To advance the education of the public in the use of computers in particular for people with disabilities. (iii) To promote and undertake research and to disseminate the useful results in to the use of computers and associated equipment in particular but not exclusively for disabled persons. (iv) To encourage and promote the use of computers to enhance the…
Does AbilityNet have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for AbilityNet. 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 AbilityNet?: AbilityNet's website listed in our register data is http://www.abilitynet.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was AbilityNet registered as a charity?: AbilityNet was entered on the register on 12 September 2008.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.