Is Carefree Kids a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Carefree Kids as a registered charity (number SC048734) 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 Carefree Kids's charity number?

Carefree Kids's charity number is SC048734. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048734?

Search SC048734 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 Carefree Kids have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carefree Kids. 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 Carefree Kids?

Carefree Kids's website listed in our register data is http://www.carefreekidseastlothian.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.

When was Carefree Kids registered as a charity?

Carefree Kids was entered on the register on 27 September 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048734SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Carefree Kids

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

Carefree Kids is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Carefree Kids?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £41,108
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £61,833
Registered charity number: SC048734
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.carefreekidseastlothian.org

Quick answer

Carefree Kids (number SC048734) 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 Carefree Kids do?

We operate a safety equipment loan scheme and a school uniform bank.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Carefree Kids

Answers Carefree Kids 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: 27 September 2018
Also known as: Carefree Kids East Lothian
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Carefree Kids registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Carefree Kids yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Carefree Kids. 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 Carefree Kids?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carefree Kids a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Carefree Kids as a registered charity (number SC048734) 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 Carefree Kids's charity number?: Carefree Kids's charity number is SC048734. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048734?: Search SC048734 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 Carefree Kids do?: We operate a safety equipment loan scheme and a school uniform bank.
Does Carefree Kids have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carefree Kids. 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 Carefree Kids?: Carefree Kids's website listed in our register data is http://www.carefreekidseastlothian.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.
When was Carefree Kids registered as a charity?: Carefree Kids was entered on the register on 27 September 2018.

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.