--- title: "Acorn Aid (Scotland) — check charity number SC046079 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Acorn Aid (Scotland) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046079. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acorn-aid-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:21:17.776Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Acorn Aid (Scotland) is a registered charity (number SC046079) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £14,387 (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 Acorn Aid (Scotland)? Registered charity number SC046079 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,387 ## What does Acorn Aid (Scotland) do? The prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. We provide first aid training to local communities, source public defibrillators and run free courses to those communities. We have trained medical and firefighting staff in Bosnia in equipment donated so they can serve their communities too. ## What causes is Acorn Aid (Scotland) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Acorn Aid (Scotland) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acorn Aid (Scotland) 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=acorn-aid-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Acorn Aid (Scotland) a legitimate charity? Yes. Acorn Aid (Scotland) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046079) 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 Acorn Aid (Scotland)'s charity number? Acorn Aid (Scotland)'s charity number is SC046079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046079? Search SC046079 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 Acorn Aid (Scotland) do? The prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. We provide first aid training to local communities, source public defibrillators and run free courses to those communities. We have trained medical and firefighting staff in Bosnia in equipment donated so they can serve their communities too. Does Acorn Aid (Scotland) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acorn Aid (Scotland). 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 Acorn Aid (Scotland)? Acorn Aid (Scotland) 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=SC046079).