--- title: "Arkordia — check charity number SC039951 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arkordia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039951. the advancement of health charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arkordia retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:13.810Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arkordia is a registered charity (number SC039951) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £4,132 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Arkordia? Registered charity number SC039951 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £4,132 Website [www.arkordia.org](http://www.arkordia.org/) ## What does Arkordia do? Arkordia provides long and short-term psychotherapy, counselling and Arts Therapies for individual adults in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We aim to increase health and mental wellbeing and decrease symptoms such as stress, loneliness and depression. Arkordia volunteer practitioners are experienced professionals who are members of relevant professional bodies. Providing a low cost one to one and couple counselling and psychotherapy for people requesting this service. Practitioners are fully qualified and give their time on a voluntary basis. We run peer group supervision to provide professional… ## What causes is Arkordia 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 Arkordia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arkordia 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=arkordia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.arkordia.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arkordia a legitimate charity? Yes. Arkordia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039951) 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 Arkordia's charity number? Arkordia's charity number is SC039951. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039951? Search SC039951 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 Arkordia do? Arkordia provides long and short-term psychotherapy, counselling and Arts Therapies for individual adults in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We aim to increase health and mental wellbeing and decrease symptoms such as stress, loneliness and depression. Arkordia volunteer practitioners are experienced professionals who are members of relevant professional bodies. Providing a low cost one to one and couple counselling and psychotherapy for people requesting this service. Practitioners are fully qualified and give their time on a voluntary basis. We run peer group supervision to provide professional… Does Arkordia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arkordia. 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 Arkordia? Arkordia's website is http://www.arkordia.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=SC039951).