--- title: "Childcare in the Community — check charity number SC043033 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Childcare in the Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043033. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/childcare-in-the-community retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:08:24.005Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Childcare in the Community is a registered charity (number SC043033) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £396,361 (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 in the Community? Registered charity number SC043033 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £396,361 Website [www.childcareinthecommunity.co.uk](http://www.childcareinthecommunity.co.uk/) ## What does Childcare in the Community do? Childcare in the Community is a well-established service provider, run by a Voluntary Management Committee comprising of parents/carers, members of the local community and advisors from South Lanarkshire Council. The project provides flexible mobile crèche, full day nursery care and two out of school care services for children from birth to 16 years of age, in various venues and outreach facilities throughout the area. We are based in South Lanarkshire local authority area and deliver services in the Whitehill, Burnbank and North Hamilton Regeneration Areas. We support 440 children per week.… ## What causes is Childcare in the Community registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Childcare in the Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Childcare in the Community 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-in-the-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.childcareinthecommunity.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Childcare in the Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Childcare in the Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043033) 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 in the Community's charity number? Childcare in the Community's charity number is SC043033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043033? Search SC043033 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 in the Community do? Childcare in the Community is a well-established service provider, run by a Voluntary Management Committee comprising of parents/carers, members of the local community and advisors from South Lanarkshire Council. The project provides flexible mobile crèche, full day nursery care and two out of school care services for children from birth to 16 years of age, in various venues and outreach facilities throughout the area. We are based in South Lanarkshire local authority area and deliver services in the Whitehill, Burnbank and North Hamilton Regeneration Areas. We support 440 children per week.… Does Childcare in the Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Childcare in the Community. 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 in the Community? Childcare in the Community's website is http://www.childcareinthecommunity.co.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](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=SC043033).