--- title: "Advice Direct Scotland — check charity number SC034473 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Advice Direct Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034473. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/advice-direct-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:53.309Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Advice Direct Scotland is a registered charity (number SC034473) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,836,356 (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 Advice Direct Scotland? Registered charity number SC034473 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,836,356 Website [www.advice.scot](http://www.advice.scot/) ## What does Advice Direct Scotland do? The charity provides free advice to the citizens of Scotland ## What causes is Advice Direct Scotland registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Advice Direct Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Advice Direct 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=advice-direct-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.advice.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Advice Direct Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Advice Direct Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034473) 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 Advice Direct Scotland's charity number? Advice Direct Scotland's charity number is SC034473. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034473? Search SC034473 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 Advice Direct Scotland do? The charity provides free advice to the citizens of Scotland Does Advice Direct Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Advice Direct 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 Advice Direct Scotland? Advice Direct Scotland's website is http://www.advice.scot — 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=SC034473).