--- title: "Beads of Courage UK — check charity number SC044198 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beads of Courage UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044198. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beads-of-courage-uk-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:08:47.150Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beads of Courage UK is a registered charity (number SC044198) 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 education; the advancement of health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £252,235 (year ending 2022-01-31). 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 Beads of Courage UK? Registered charity number SC044198 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2022-01-31) £252,235 Website [www.beadsofcourageuk.org](http://www.beadsofcourageuk.org/) ## What does Beads of Courage UK do? To promote and protect the good health of children by educating the public on the .signs and symptoms of childhood cancer and by supporting such other charitable purposes connected with childhood cancer as the trustees deem fit. ## What causes is Beads of Courage UK registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beads of Courage UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beads of Courage UK 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=beads-of-courage-uk-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.beadsofcourageuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beads of Courage UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Beads of Courage UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044198) 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 Beads of Courage UK's charity number? Beads of Courage UK's charity number is SC044198. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044198? Search SC044198 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 Beads of Courage UK do? To promote and protect the good health of children by educating the public on the .signs and symptoms of childhood cancer and by supporting such other charitable purposes connected with childhood cancer as the trustees deem fit. Does Beads of Courage UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beads of Courage UK. 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 Beads of Courage UK? Beads of Courage UK's website is http://www.beadsofcourageuk.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=SC044198).