Is Ceartas a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ceartas as a registered charity (number SC035269) 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 Ceartas's charity number?

Ceartas's charity number is SC035269. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035269?

Search SC035269 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 Ceartas have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ceartas. 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 Ceartas?

Ceartas's website listed in our register data is http://www.ceartas.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 Ceartas registered as a charity?

Ceartas was entered on the register on 1 March 2004.

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Ceartas

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

Ceartas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Ceartas?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £489,781
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £517,006
Registered charity number: SC035269
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Dunbartonshire
Website: www.ceartas.org.uk

Quick answer

Ceartas (number SC035269) 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 Ceartas do?

Provide an independent one to one advocacy service for adults over the age of 16 in East Dunbartonshire giving priority to people living with mental health, dementia, learning & physical disabilities, acquired brain injury and substance misuse.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ceartas

Answers Ceartas gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 1 March 2004
Where it says it operates: East Dunbartonshire

What causes is Ceartas registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ceartas yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ceartas a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ceartas as a registered charity (number SC035269) 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 Ceartas's charity number?: Ceartas's charity number is SC035269. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035269?: Search SC035269 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 Ceartas do?: Provide an independent one to one advocacy service for adults over the age of 16 in East Dunbartonshire giving priority to people living with mental health, dementia, learning & physical disabilities, acquired brain injury and substance misuse.
Does Ceartas have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ceartas. 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 Ceartas?: Ceartas's website listed in our register data is http://www.ceartas.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 Ceartas registered as a charity?: Ceartas was entered on the register on 1 March 2004.

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.