--- title: "Adoption UK Charity — check charity number SC037892 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Adoption UK Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037892. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/adoption-uk-charity-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:25.635Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Adoption UK Charity is a registered charity (number SC037892) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £4,181,080 (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 Adoption UK Charity? Registered charity number SC037892 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,181,080 Website [www.adoptionuk.org](http://www.adoptionuk.org/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Adoption UK Charity 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=adoption-uk-charity-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.adoptionuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Adoption UK Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Adoption UK Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037892) 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 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 is http://www.adoptionuk.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=SC037892).