Chil
Chil is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Chil?
- Registered charity number
- SC051399
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.chil.org.uk
What does Chil do?
CHIL was established in 2021 and is run by parents and allies of adults with Down’s Syndrome. It was set up to meet a gap in housing provision for people with Down’s Syndrome. Our aim is to provide housing that is person-centred, sustainable, innovative and community led. We aim to give individuals real choice of accommodation and support which enables them to live their best life and play an active part in their community. During 2024 our main focus was to consult with young people with Down’s Syndrome and their carers to produce the evidence to demonstrate both the need and demand for…
What causes is Chil registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chil yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chil 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chil a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Chil is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051399) 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 Chil's charity number?
- Chil's charity number is SC051399. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC051399?
- Search SC051399 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 Chil do?
- CHIL was established in 2021 and is run by parents and allies of adults with Down’s Syndrome. It was set up to meet a gap in housing provision for people with Down’s Syndrome. Our aim is to provide housing that is person-centred, sustainable, innovative and community led. We aim to give individuals real choice of accommodation and support which enables them to live their best life and play an active part in their community. During 2024 our main focus was to consult with young people with Down’s Syndrome and their carers to produce the evidence to demonstrate both the need and demand for…
- Does Chil have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chil. 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 Chil?
- Chil's website is https://www.chil.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.