Anam Cara
Anam Cara is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Midlothian.
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What are the key facts about Anam Cara?
- Registered charity number
- SC042774
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Midlothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
- £40,038
- Website
- www.anamcara.scot
What does Anam Cara do?
To inspire and empower women, assisting them in making vital changes to their social, emotional and physical well being.• To liaise with local agencies in the promotion of the group.• To increase knowledge of Mental Health issues and reduce the isolation and stigma of these issues. We offer workshops - 3 per year - with ongoing support giving women the opportunity to learn new coping skills to improve mental health and wellbeing.
What causes is Anam Cara registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Anam Cara yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Anam Cara 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anam Cara a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Anam Cara is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042774) 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 Anam Cara's charity number?
- Anam Cara's charity number is SC042774. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC042774?
- Search SC042774 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 Anam Cara do?
- To inspire and empower women, assisting them in making vital changes to their social, emotional and physical well being.• To liaise with local agencies in the promotion of the group.• To increase knowledge of Mental Health issues and reduce the isolation and stigma of these issues. We offer workshops - 3 per year - with ongoing support giving women the opportunity to learn new coping skills to improve mental health and wellbeing.
- Does Anam Cara have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Anam Cara. 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 Anam Cara?
- Anam Cara's website is http://www.anamcara.scot — 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.