--- title: "Caring for Carers (SCIO) — check charity number SC049301 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Caring for Carers (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049301. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caring-for-carers-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:48.384Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Caring for Carers (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC049301) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Caring for Carers (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC049301 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway ## What does Caring for Carers (SCIO) do? 3 The organisation's purposes are: The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by promoting, fostering, and encouraging support for Carers. ## What causes is Caring for Carers (SCIO) registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Caring for Carers (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caring for Carers (SCIO) 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=caring-for-carers-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Caring for Carers (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Caring for Carers (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049301) 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 Caring for Carers (SCIO)'s charity number? Caring for Carers (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049301. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049301? Search SC049301 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 Caring for Carers (SCIO) do? 3 The organisation's purposes are: The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by promoting, fostering, and encouraging support for Carers. Does Caring for Carers (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caring for Carers (SCIO). 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 Caring for Carers (SCIO)? Caring for Carers (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049301).