Is Alternatives a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Alternatives as a registered charity (number SC023483) 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 Alternatives's charity number?

Alternatives's charity number is SC023483. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023483?

Search SC023483 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 Alternatives have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alternatives. 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 Alternatives?

Alternatives's website listed in our register data is http://www.alternativesdundee.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 Alternatives registered as a charity?

Alternatives was entered on the register on 28 March 1994.

Registered charity · No. SC023483Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Alternatives

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

Alternatives is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Alternatives?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £266,307
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £277,433
Registered charity number: SC023483
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: www.alternativesdundee.org

Quick answer

Alternatives (number SC023483) 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 Alternatives do?

Alternatives is a specialist service for individuals affected pregnancy related distress or loss, anyone who has been through baby loss or individuals who no longer have care of their children. It also provides a generic school's counselling service. A range of client services are offered, including: counselling, mindfulness groups, and wellbeing workshops - this includes one-to-one and group support. We also deliver services for professionals, including: supervision, training, and reflective learning spaces.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alternatives

Answers Alternatives 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: 28 March 1994
Also known as: Dundee Crisis Pregnancy Trust
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Alternatives registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Alternatives yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alternatives. 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 Alternatives?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alternatives a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Alternatives as a registered charity (number SC023483) 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 Alternatives's charity number?: Alternatives's charity number is SC023483. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023483?: Search SC023483 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 Alternatives do?: Alternatives is a specialist service for individuals affected pregnancy related distress or loss, anyone who has been through baby loss or individuals who no longer have care of their children. It also provides a generic school's counselling service. A range of client services are offered, including: counselling, mindfulness groups, and wellbeing workshops - this includes one-to-one and group support. We also deliver services for professionals, including: supervision, training, and reflective learning spaces.
Does Alternatives have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alternatives. 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 Alternatives?: Alternatives's website listed in our register data is http://www.alternativesdundee.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 Alternatives registered as a charity?: Alternatives was entered on the register on 28 March 1994.

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.