Is Cat and Chat SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cat and Chat SCIO as a registered charity (number SC046991) 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 Cat and Chat SCIO's charity number?

Cat and Chat SCIO's charity number is SC046991. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046991?

Search SC046991 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 Cat and Chat SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cat and Chat 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 Cat and Chat SCIO?

Cat and Chat SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.catandchat.org.uk. 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 Cat and Chat SCIO registered as a charity?

Cat and Chat SCIO was entered on the register on 16 November 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046991SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cat and Chat SCIO

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

Cat and Chat SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Cat and Chat SCIO?

Registered charity number: SC046991
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.catandchat.org.uk

Quick answer

Cat and Chat SCIO (number SC046991) 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 Cat and Chat SCIO do?

The organisation's purposes are: To promote the emotional and psychological wellbeing and health of older people in Kirkcaldy by providing a companion Cat and an informal and friendly Chat by the organisation's volunteers. To relieve potential loneliness and isolation of older people in Kirkcaldy by providing Cat and Chat by volunteers on a regular basis.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cat and Chat SCIO

Answers Cat and Chat SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 2019, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 November 2016
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Cat and Chat 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 Cat and Chat SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cat and Chat SCIO. 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 Cat and Chat SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cat and Chat SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cat and Chat SCIO as a registered charity (number SC046991) 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 Cat and Chat SCIO's charity number?: Cat and Chat SCIO's charity number is SC046991. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046991?: Search SC046991 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 Cat and Chat SCIO do?: The organisation's purposes are: To promote the emotional and psychological wellbeing and health of older people in Kirkcaldy by providing a companion Cat and an informal and friendly Chat by the organisation's volunteers. To relieve potential loneliness and isolation of older people in Kirkcaldy by providing Cat and Chat by volunteers on a regular basis.
Does Cat and Chat SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cat and Chat 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 Cat and Chat SCIO?: Cat and Chat SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.catandchat.org.uk. 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 Cat and Chat SCIO registered as a charity?: Cat and Chat SCIO was entered on the register on 16 November 2016.

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.