Is Capability Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Capability Scotland as a registered charity (number SC011330) 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 Capability Scotland's charity number?

Capability Scotland's charity number is SC011330. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011330?

Search SC011330 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.

Does Capability Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Capability Scotland. 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 Capability Scotland?

Capability Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.capability.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 Capability Scotland registered as a charity?

Capability Scotland was entered on the register on 5 April 1958.

Registered charity · No. SC011330Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Capability Scotland

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

Capability Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Capability Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £31,801,101
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £32,064,674
Registered charity number: SC011330
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.capability.scot

Quick answer

Capability Scotland (number SC011330) 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 Capability Scotland do?

Capability Scotland is a trusted not for profit provider of quality care, support and education enabling people with diverse needs to live their best lives. We deliver exemplary services for disabled children, young people and adults in communities across Scotland.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Capability Scotland

Answers Capability Scotland 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”.

Where does Capability Scotland's money come from?

Capability Scotland reported £31m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £30m (98%), investments £618k (2%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£30m · 98%
Investments£618k · 2%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 April 1958
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Capability Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Capability Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Capability Scotland. 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

What should you check before donating to Capability Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Capability Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Capability Scotland as a registered charity (number SC011330) 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 Capability Scotland's charity number?: Capability Scotland's charity number is SC011330. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011330?: Search SC011330 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 Capability Scotland do?: Capability Scotland is a trusted not for profit provider of quality care, support and education enabling people with diverse needs to live their best lives. We deliver exemplary services for disabled children, young people and adults in communities across Scotland.
Does Capability Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Capability Scotland. 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 Capability Scotland?: Capability Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.capability.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.
Where does Capability Scotland's money come from?: Capability Scotland reported £31m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £30m (98%), investments £618k (2%).
When was Capability Scotland registered as a charity?: Capability Scotland was entered on the register on 5 April 1958.

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.