Caps
Caps is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, based in East Lothian.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Caps?
- Registered charity number
- SC021772
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- East Lothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £821,454
- Website
- www.capsadvocacy.org
What does Caps do?
We fulfil our purposes through the provision of: i. independent collective advocacy to people who are experiencing, or have experienced mental health issues or disadvantage. ii. independent individual advocacy to people experiencing disadvantage and who need help to express their views and wishes. iii. education and information sessions informed and led by people with experience of mental health issues. The main aim of CAPS’ work is therefore to assist people, through advocacy, as individuals or as members of a group, to set their own agenda, make their wishes known and to have a say in how t…
What causes is Caps registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Caps yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caps 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Caps a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Caps is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021772) 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 Caps's charity number?
- Caps's charity number is SC021772. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC021772?
- Search SC021772 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 Caps do?
- We fulfil our purposes through the provision of: i. independent collective advocacy to people who are experiencing, or have experienced mental health issues or disadvantage. ii. independent individual advocacy to people experiencing disadvantage and who need help to express their views and wishes. iii. education and information sessions informed and led by people with experience of mental health issues. The main aim of CAPS’ work is therefore to assist people, through advocacy, as individuals or as members of a group, to set their own agenda, make their wishes known and to have a say in how t…
- Does Caps have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caps. 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 Caps?
- Caps's website is http://www.capsadvocacy.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.