--- title: "Adopt-A-Child — check charity number SC029685 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Adopt-A-Child a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029685. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/adopt-a-child retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:30:44.421Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Adopt-A-Child is a registered charity (number SC029685) 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 religion; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £1,332,397 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Adopt-A-Child? Registered charity number SC029685 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,332,397 Website [www.livingwateradoptachild.org/uk](http://www.livingwateradoptachild.org/uk/) ## What does Adopt-A-Child do? Overseas Child Sponsorship ## What causes is Adopt-A-Child registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Adopt-A-Child yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Adopt-A-Child 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=adopt-a-child&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.livingwateradoptachild.org/uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Adopt-A-Child a legitimate charity? Yes. Adopt-A-Child is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029685) 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 Adopt-A-Child's charity number? Adopt-A-Child's charity number is SC029685. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029685? Search SC029685 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 Adopt-A-Child do? Overseas Child Sponsorship Does Adopt-A-Child have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Adopt-A-Child. 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 Adopt-A-Child? Adopt-A-Child's website is http://www.livingwateradoptachild.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](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=SC029685).