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Registered charity · No. SC046417SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland

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

Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£788,621
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£811,340
Registered charity number
SC046417
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Midlothian

Quick answer

Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland (number SC046417) 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 Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland do?

AFKA Scotland is an independent charity that promotes and facilitates evidence-informed best practice in fostering, kinship care and adoption, through advising, training, and influencing practitioners and policymakers, and supporting them to improve outcomes for children and families.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland

Answers Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland 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”.

Where does Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland's money come from?

Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland reported £668k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £660k (99%), investments £7,513 (1%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£660k · 99%
  • Investments£7,513 · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Midlothian

What causes is Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland as a registered charity (number SC046417) 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 Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland's charity number?
Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland's charity number is SC046417. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046417?
Search SC046417 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 Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland do?
AFKA Scotland is an independent charity that promotes and facilitates evidence-informed best practice in fostering, kinship care and adoption, through advising, training, and influencing practitioners and policymakers, and supporting them to improve outcomes for children and families.
Does Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland. 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 Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland?
Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.afkascotland.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.
Where does Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland's money come from?
Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland reported £668k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £660k (99%), investments £7,513 (1%).
When was Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland registered as a charity?
Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland was entered on the register on 15 March 2016.

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.