--- title: "Borders Childrens Charity — check charity number SC026072 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borders Childrens Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026072. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borders-childrens-charity retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:21.047Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borders Childrens Charity is a registered charity (number SC026072) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £118,277 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Borders Childrens Charity? Registered charity number SC026072 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £118,277 Website [www.borderschildrenscharity.org.uk](http://www.borderschildrenscharity.org.uk/) ## What does Borders Childrens Charity do? Borders Children's Charity aims to help children and young people aged 0-18 who are adversely affected by low-income, poor health, disability or challenging family circumstances. It also aims to support the advancement of their education and skills development. The children/young people should be resident in the Scottish Borders or in the care of Scottish Borders Council. ## What causes is Borders Childrens Charity registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borders Childrens Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borders Childrens Charity 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=borders-childrens-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.borderschildrenscharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Borders Childrens Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Borders Childrens Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026072) 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 Borders Childrens Charity's charity number? Borders Childrens Charity's charity number is SC026072. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026072? Search SC026072 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 Borders Childrens Charity do? Borders Children's Charity aims to help children and young people aged 0-18 who are adversely affected by low-income, poor health, disability or challenging family circumstances. It also aims to support the advancement of their education and skills development. The children/young people should be resident in the Scottish Borders or in the care of Scottish Borders Council. Does Borders Childrens Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders Childrens Charity. 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 Borders Childrens Charity? Borders Childrens Charity's website is http://www.borderschildrenscharity.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](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=SC026072).