Is Arc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arc as a registered charity (number SC052066) 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 Arc's charity number?

Arc's charity number is SC052066. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052066?

Search SC052066 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 Arc have reviews and complaints?

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

Arc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Arc registered as a charity?

Arc was entered on the register on 13 October 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052066SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Arc

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

Arc 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 Arc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,113
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £14,737
Registered charity number: SC052066
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute

Quick answer

Arc (number SC052066) 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 Arc do?

Provide a safe place for Recoverists to meet,and access aid. We signpost to organizations that help people with drug and alcohol addictions, assisting them on their road to recovery and helping to maintain that recovery. Our primary days of opening are Wednesdays where we provide a welcoming environment with hot food (usually soups) and sandwiches, cakes etc. We offer food from Food-share and other donators plus any hot food remaining to take away. We have a number of both other charitable organizations (housing associations, Bute Advice, adult learning, home energy/warm home etc) and Govt ag…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arc

Answers Arc 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: 13 October 2022
Also known as: Addictions Recovery Cafe SCIO
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Arc 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 Arc yet?

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

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arc as a registered charity (number SC052066) 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 Arc's charity number?: Arc's charity number is SC052066. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052066?: Search SC052066 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 Arc do?: Provide a safe place for Recoverists to meet,and access aid. We signpost to organizations that help people with drug and alcohol addictions, assisting them on their road to recovery and helping to maintain that recovery. Our primary days of opening are Wednesdays where we provide a welcoming environment with hot food (usually soups) and sandwiches, cakes etc. We offer food from Food-share and other donators plus any hot food remaining to take away. We have a number of both other charitable organizations (housing associations, Bute Advice, adult learning, home energy/warm home etc) and Govt ag…
Does Arc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arc. 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 Arc?: Arc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Arc registered as a charity?: Arc was entered on the register on 13 October 2022.

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.