--- title: "Break The Silence — check charity number SC036263 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Break The Silence a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036263. the advancement of education charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/break-the-silence retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:09.669Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Break The Silence is a registered charity (number SC036263) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £435,737 (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 Break The Silence? Registered charity number SC036263 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £435,737 Website [www.breakthesilence.org.uk](http://www.breakthesilence.org.uk/) ## What does Break The Silence do? Break the Silence make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+across East and North Ayrshire. We offer a professional counselling service which was accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in January 2024. We work collaboratively at the client’s pace, facilitating positive change through healing to challenge the effects of sexual trauma and to assist post-traumatic growth. ## What causes is Break The Silence registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Break The Silence yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Break The Silence 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=break-the-silence&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.breakthesilence.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Break The Silence a legitimate charity? Yes. Break The Silence is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036263) 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 Break The Silence's charity number? Break The Silence's charity number is SC036263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036263? Search SC036263 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 Break The Silence do? Break the Silence make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+across East and North Ayrshire. We offer a professional counselling service which was accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in January 2024. We work collaboratively at the client’s pace, facilitating positive change through healing to challenge the effects of sexual trauma and to assist post-traumatic growth. Does Break The Silence have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Break The Silence. 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 Break The Silence? Break The Silence's website is http://www.breakthesilence.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=SC036263).