--- title: "Childcare First Limited — check charity number SC036606 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Childcare First Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036606. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/childcare-first-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:25:51.755Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Childcare First Limited is a registered charity (number SC036606) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £407,703 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Childcare First Limited? Registered charity number SC036606 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £407,703 Website [www.childcarefirst.com](http://www.childcarefirst.com/) ## What does Childcare First Limited do? Provide childcare and education of pre-school children ## What causes is Childcare First Limited registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Childcare First Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Childcare First Limited 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=childcare-first-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childcarefirst.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Childcare First Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Childcare First Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036606) 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 Childcare First Limited's charity number? Childcare First Limited's charity number is SC036606. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036606? Search SC036606 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 Childcare First Limited do? Provide childcare and education of pre-school children Does Childcare First Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Childcare First Limited. 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 Childcare First Limited? Childcare First Limited's website is http://www.childcarefirst.com — 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](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=SC036606).