--- title: "Border Womens Aid — check charity number SC013951 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Border Womens Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC013951. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityComp" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/border-womens-aid retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:53.944Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Border Womens Aid is a registered charity (number SC013951) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £291,960 (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 Border Womens Aid? Registered charity number SC013951 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £291,960 Website [www.borderwomensaid.co.uk](http://www.borderwomensaid.co.uk/) ## What does Border Womens Aid do? Border Women's Aid is a service for women run by women. We provide specialist support to women who are at risk of, experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse. Women are supported to increase their safety and to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse and begin to plan for a life free from the threat of domestic abuse by building on their strengths whilst developing the knowledge, skills and tools they need to determine their own future. We offer: Refuge - two welcoming self-contained refuge spaces for women and their children, 2) outreach - 1: 1 support to women either in person, or by… ## What causes is Border Womens Aid registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Border Womens Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Border Womens Aid 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=border-womens-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.borderwomensaid.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Border Womens Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Border Womens Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC013951) 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 Border Womens Aid's charity number? Border Womens Aid's charity number is SC013951. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC013951? Search SC013951 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 Border Womens Aid do? Border Women's Aid is a service for women run by women. We provide specialist support to women who are at risk of, experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse. Women are supported to increase their safety and to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse and begin to plan for a life free from the threat of domestic abuse by building on their strengths whilst developing the knowledge, skills and tools they need to determine their own future. We offer: Refuge - two welcoming self-contained refuge spaces for women and their children, 2) outreach - 1: 1 support to women either in person, or by… Does Border Womens Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Border Womens Aid. 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 Border Womens Aid? Border Womens Aid's website is http://www.borderwomensaid.co.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](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=SC013951).