--- title: "Borders Direct Payment Agency — check charity number SC039514 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borders Direct Payment Agency a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039514. the advancement of education 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-direct-payment-agency retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:22.290Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borders Direct Payment Agency is a registered charity (number SC039514) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £746,319 (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 Borders Direct Payment Agency? Registered charity number SC039514 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £746,319 Website [www.encompassborders.com](http://www.encompassborders.com/) ## What does Borders Direct Payment Agency do? We are a support organisation who provide payroll, employers support and third party banking to people in receipt of SDS option 1, direct payment for their care. ## What causes is Borders Direct Payment Agency registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Direct Payment Agency yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borders Direct Payment Agency 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-direct-payment-agency&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.encompassborders.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Borders Direct Payment Agency a legitimate charity? Yes. Borders Direct Payment Agency is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039514) 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 Direct Payment Agency's charity number? Borders Direct Payment Agency's charity number is SC039514. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039514? Search SC039514 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 Direct Payment Agency do? We are a support organisation who provide payroll, employers support and third party banking to people in receipt of SDS option 1, direct payment for their care. Does Borders Direct Payment Agency have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders Direct Payment Agency. 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 Direct Payment Agency? Borders Direct Payment Agency's website is http://www.encompassborders.com — 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=SC039514).