Is Anam Cara a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Anam Cara as a registered charity (number SC042774) 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 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.

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 listed in our register data is http://www.anamcara.scot. 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 Anam Cara registered as a charity?

Anam Cara was entered on the register on 5 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042774Unincorporated association

Anam Cara

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

Anam Cara is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Anam Cara?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £40,038
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £38,062
Registered charity number: SC042774
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.anamcara.scot

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Anam Cara (number SC042774) 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 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.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Anam Cara

Answers Anam Cara gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 5 December 2011
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Anam Cara registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Anam Cara yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Anam Cara a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Anam Cara as a registered charity (number SC042774) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.anamcara.scot. 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 Anam Cara registered as a charity?: Anam Cara was entered on the register on 5 December 2011.

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.