Birthlink
Birthlink is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Birthlink?
- Registered charity number
- SC013007
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £594,467
- Website
- birthlink.org.uk
What does Birthlink do?
Birthlink exists to support adults with experience of Adoption and Care. It owns and operates the the national Adoption Contact Register where adopted people and birth parents can register and when a match is made provides all support and mediation to the service users including facilitating reunion meetings. Birthlink supports adults with experience of care, helping individuals access and make sense of their care records and providing support throughout the process.
What causes is Birthlink registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Birthlink yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birthlink 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Birthlink a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Birthlink is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC013007) 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 Birthlink's charity number?
- Birthlink's charity number is SC013007. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC013007?
- Search SC013007 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 Birthlink do?
- Birthlink exists to support adults with experience of Adoption and Care. It owns and operates the the national Adoption Contact Register where adopted people and birth parents can register and when a match is made provides all support and mediation to the service users including facilitating reunion meetings. Birthlink supports adults with experience of care, helping individuals access and make sense of their care records and providing support throughout the process.
- Does Birthlink have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birthlink. 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 Birthlink?
- Birthlink's website is https://birthlink.org.uk/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.