--- title: "Alternatives — check charity number SC023483 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alternatives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023483. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alternatives retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:47:33.127Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alternatives is a registered charity (number SC023483) 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 education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £266,307 (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 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](http://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? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alternatives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alternatives 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=alternatives&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.alternativesdundee.org/) ## 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](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=SC023483).