Alcohol Focus Scotland (number SC009538) 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 Alcohol Focus Scotland do?
Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland's National Alcohol Charity established in 1973. We work with a wide range of partners to prevent and reduce the negative impact of alcohol on individuals, families, communities and across Scotland as a whole. AFS want to see fewer people have their health damaged or lives cut short due to alcohol, fewer children and families suffering as a result of other people's drinking, and communities free from alcohol-related crime and violence.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alcohol Focus Scotland
Answers Alcohol Focus Scotland 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”.
Where does Alcohol Focus Scotland's money come from?
Alcohol Focus Scotland reported £58k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £46k (80%), investments £12k (20%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£46k · 80%
Investments£12k · 20%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City
What causes is Alcohol Focus Scotland registered for?
the advancement of health
Why is there no Clarity Score for Alcohol Focus Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alcohol Focus Scotland.
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The register data used for this profile lists Alcohol Focus Scotland as a registered charity (number SC009538) 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 Alcohol Focus Scotland's charity number?
Alcohol Focus Scotland's charity number is SC009538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009538?
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What does Alcohol Focus Scotland do?
Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland's National Alcohol Charity established in 1973. We work with a wide range of partners to prevent and reduce the negative impact of alcohol on individuals, families, communities and across Scotland as a whole. AFS want to see fewer people have their health damaged or lives cut short due to alcohol, fewer children and families suffering as a result of other people's drinking, and communities free from alcohol-related crime and violence.
Does Alcohol Focus Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alcohol Focus 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 Alcohol Focus Scotland?
Alcohol Focus Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk. 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.
Where does Alcohol Focus Scotland's money come from?
Alcohol Focus Scotland reported £58k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £46k (80%), investments £12k (20%).
When was Alcohol Focus Scotland registered as a charity?
Alcohol Focus Scotland was entered on the register on 23 August 1985.