--- title: "Cairns Counselling — check charity number SC023108 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cairns Counselling a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023108. the advancement of health charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cairns-counselling retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:03:21.944Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cairns Counselling is a registered charity (number SC023108) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £175,186 (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 Cairns Counselling? Registered charity number SC023108 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £175,186 Website [www.cairnscounselling.org.uk](http://www.cairnscounselling.org.uk/) ## What does Cairns Counselling do? Cairns is an independent charitable organisation who provide a space where people can talk to a counsellor about the difficulties they are facing in life with no fear of being judged. Cairns relies on donations and the support of charitable trusts to raise enough to run the service. They are a donation based service and encourage those who can afford to contribute to their sessions to donate directly to Cairns Counselling. ## What causes is Cairns Counselling registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cairns Counselling yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cairns Counselling 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=cairns-counselling&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cairnscounselling.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cairns Counselling a legitimate charity? Yes. Cairns Counselling is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023108) 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 Cairns Counselling's charity number? Cairns Counselling's charity number is SC023108. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023108? Search SC023108 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 Cairns Counselling do? Cairns is an independent charitable organisation who provide a space where people can talk to a counsellor about the difficulties they are facing in life with no fear of being judged. Cairns relies on donations and the support of charitable trusts to raise enough to run the service. They are a donation based service and encourage those who can afford to contribute to their sessions to donate directly to Cairns Counselling. Does Cairns Counselling have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cairns Counselling. 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 Cairns Counselling? Cairns Counselling's website is http://www.cairnscounselling.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=SC023108).