Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Caps is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.
Caps (number SC021772) 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 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…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Caps
Answers Caps 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 Caps's money come from?
Caps reported £821k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £814k (99%), investments £7,280 (1%), other income £467 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£814k · 99%
Investments£7,280 · 1%
Other income£467 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
CAPS Independent Advocacy
Where it says it operates
East Lothian
What causes is Caps registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
Why is there no Clarity Score for Caps yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Caps.
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The register data used for this profile lists Caps as a registered charity (number SC021772) 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 Caps's charity number?
Caps's charity number is SC021772. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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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…
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How can I donate to Caps?
Caps's website listed in our register data is http://www.capsadvocacy.org. 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 Caps's money come from?
Caps reported £821k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £814k (99%), investments £7,280 (1%), other income £467 (0%).
When was Caps registered as a charity?
Caps was entered on the register on 20 August 1993.