Is Can Do a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Can Do as a registered charity (number SC049885) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Can Do's charity number?

Can Do's charity number is SC049885. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049885?

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Can Do. 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 Can Do?

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When was Can Do registered as a charity?

Can Do was entered on the register on 22 January 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC049885SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Can Do

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Can Do is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Can Do?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £315,397
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £341,434
Registered charity number: SC049885
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.can-do.scot

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Can Do (number SC049885) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Can Do do?

Can Do strives to ensure disabled young people do not experience social isolation as a result of their disability. We do this by running school holiday playscheme provisions and term time youth clubs to offer regular social interaction within a safe and supported environment. Providing skilled, experienced staff and volunteers we ensure young people can access services independently from their parent/carers. The services we offer deliver regular planned respite to carers with challenging caring roles.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Can Do

Answers Can Do gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 January 2020
Also known as: Can-Do
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Can Do registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Can Do yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Can Do. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Can Do a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Can Do as a registered charity (number SC049885) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Can Do's charity number?: Can Do's charity number is SC049885. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049885?: Search SC049885 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 Can Do do?: Can Do strives to ensure disabled young people do not experience social isolation as a result of their disability. We do this by running school holiday playscheme provisions and term time youth clubs to offer regular social interaction within a safe and supported environment. Providing skilled, experienced staff and volunteers we ensure young people can access services independently from their parent/carers. The services we offer deliver regular planned respite to carers with challenging caring roles.
Does Can Do have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Can Do. 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 Can Do?: Can Do's website listed in our register data is http://www.can-do.scot. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Can Do registered as a charity?: Can Do was entered on the register on 22 January 2020.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.