Is ArCaS a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists ArCaS as a registered charity (number SC027348) 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 ArCaS's charity number?

ArCaS's charity number is SC027348. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027348?

Search SC027348 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 ArCaS have reviews and complaints?

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

ArCaS's website listed in our register data is https://www.arrancancersupport.org. 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 ArCaS registered as a charity?

ArCaS was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC027348SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

ArCaS

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

ArCaS is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about ArCaS?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £223,523
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £175,430
Registered charity number: SC027348
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.arrancancersupport.org

Quick answer

ArCaS (number SC027348) 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 ArCaS do?

The charity is set up to support people impacted by cancer who live on the Isle of Arran. Services provided include transport to and from hospital appointments, a range of complementary therapies, financially supporting a NHS nurse (part-time) and maintaining a Hub where people can come and sit or talk with us.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for ArCaS

Answers ArCaS gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 January 1902
Also known as: Arran Cancer Support Trust
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is ArCaS registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for ArCaS yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is ArCaS a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists ArCaS as a registered charity (number SC027348) 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 ArCaS's charity number?: ArCaS's charity number is SC027348. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027348?: Search SC027348 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 ArCaS do?: The charity is set up to support people impacted by cancer who live on the Isle of Arran. Services provided include transport to and from hospital appointments, a range of complementary therapies, financially supporting a NHS nurse (part-time) and maintaining a Hub where people can come and sit or talk with us.
Does ArCaS have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ArCaS. 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 ArCaS?: ArCaS's website listed in our register data is https://www.arrancancersupport.org. 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 ArCaS registered as a charity?: ArCaS was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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.