Is Adoption UK Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Adoption UK Charity as a registered charity (number SC037892) 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 Adoption UK Charity's charity number?

Adoption UK Charity's charity number is SC037892. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037892?

Search SC037892 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.

Does Adoption UK Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Adoption UK Charity. 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 Adoption UK Charity?

Adoption UK Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.adoptionuk.org. 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 Adoption UK Charity registered as a charity?

Adoption UK Charity was entered on the register on 5 March 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC037892Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Adoption UK Charity

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

Adoption UK Charity is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Adoption UK Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,181,080
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,572,454
Registered charity number: SC037892
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.adoptionuk.org

Quick answer

Adoption UK Charity (number SC037892) 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 Adoption UK Charity do?

(1) to advance the education of the public about all aspects of the legal adoption of children: and (2) to promote the care and welfare of potential and existing adoptive children with particular regard to such children who have special needs particularly by facilitating their adoption by suitable persons who are able to meet those needs.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Adoption UK Charity

Answers Adoption UK Charity gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 5 March 2007
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Adoption UK Charity registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Adoption UK Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Adoption UK Charity. 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

What should you check before donating to Adoption UK Charity?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Adoption UK Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Adoption UK Charity as a registered charity (number SC037892) 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 Adoption UK Charity's charity number?: Adoption UK Charity's charity number is SC037892. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037892?: Search SC037892 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 Adoption UK Charity do?: (1) to advance the education of the public about all aspects of the legal adoption of children: and (2) to promote the care and welfare of potential and existing adoptive children with particular regard to such children who have special needs particularly by facilitating their adoption by suitable persons who are able to meet those needs.
Does Adoption UK Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Adoption UK Charity. 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 Adoption UK Charity?: Adoption UK Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.adoptionuk.org. 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 Adoption UK Charity registered as a charity?: Adoption UK Charity was entered on the register on 5 March 2007.

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.