--- title: "Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service — check charity number SC020561 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020561. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barlanark-out-of-school-care-service retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:15:32.291Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service is a registered charity (number SC020561) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £132,675 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service? Registered charity number SC020561 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £132,675 ## What does Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service do? to provide high quality affordable and accessible childcare for school age children, allowing parent/carers to sustain/seek employment, or higher education, the project also provides respite childcare for vulnerable families during all school holidays. ## What causes is Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service 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=barlanark-out-of-school-care-service&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020561) 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 Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service's charity number? Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service's charity number is SC020561. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020561? Search SC020561 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 Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service do? to provide high quality affordable and accessible childcare for school age children, allowing parent/carers to sustain/seek employment, or higher education, the project also provides respite childcare for vulnerable families during all school holidays. Does Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service. 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 Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service? Barlanark Out-Of-School Care Service does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC020561).