Alternatives
Alternatives is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Dundee City.
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What are the key facts about Alternatives?
- Registered charity number
- SC023483
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- Dundee City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £266,307
- Website
- www.alternativesdundee.org
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.
What causes is Alternatives registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Alternatives yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alternatives a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Alternatives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023483) 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 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 is http://www.alternativesdundee.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.