--- title: "Advocacy North East — check charity number SC024538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Advocacy North East a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024538. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/advocacy-north-east retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:08:42.335Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Advocacy North East is a registered charity (number SC024538) 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 advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £396,720 (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 Advocacy North East? Registered charity number SC024538 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £396,720 ## What does Advocacy North East do? Advocacy Northeast provides independent advocacy for people ordinarily resident in Aberdeenshire who, through mental illness, disorder, learning disability or particular social circumstances, may require support to understand their rights, have a voice and make decisions when dealing with matters relating to their health and care. Advocacy is about amplifying and strengthening the voice of those who may be vulnerable and are often at risk of being marginalised or excluded from services thereby enabling them to have as much control as possible over their lives. In order to do this, our advocat… ## What causes is Advocacy North East registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Advocacy North East yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Advocacy North East 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=advocacy-north-east&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Advocacy North East a legitimate charity? Yes. Advocacy North East is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024538) 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 Advocacy North East's charity number? Advocacy North East's charity number is SC024538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024538? Search SC024538 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 Advocacy North East do? Advocacy Northeast provides independent advocacy for people ordinarily resident in Aberdeenshire who, through mental illness, disorder, learning disability or particular social circumstances, may require support to understand their rights, have a voice and make decisions when dealing with matters relating to their health and care. Advocacy is about amplifying and strengthening the voice of those who may be vulnerable and are often at risk of being marginalised or excluded from services thereby enabling them to have as much control as possible over their lives. In order to do this, our advocat… Does Advocacy North East have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Advocacy North East. 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 Advocacy North East? Advocacy North East 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=SC024538).