--- title: "Circle — check charity number SC037181 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Circle a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037181. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/circle retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:06:41.715Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Circle is a registered charity (number SC037181) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,492,855 (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 Circle? Registered charity number SC037181 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,492,855 Website [www.circle.scot](http://www.circle.scot/) ## What does Circle do? To provide help, support and protection to children, families and individuals who are in conditions of poverty, vulnerability or distress or who are otherwise in need by reason of their personal, social or economic circumstances. and • To advance education, policy and practice in health and social services through study of conditions that affect children and families and through dissemination of the knowledge gained through that study and the experience of service provision. The charity has the general aim of promoting the social inclusion of families with children marginalised by poverty and… ## What causes is Circle registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Circle yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Circle 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=circle&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.circle.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Circle a legitimate charity? Yes. Circle is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037181) 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 Circle's charity number? Circle's charity number is SC037181. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037181? Search SC037181 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 Circle do? To provide help, support and protection to children, families and individuals who are in conditions of poverty, vulnerability or distress or who are otherwise in need by reason of their personal, social or economic circumstances. and • To advance education, policy and practice in health and social services through study of conditions that affect children and families and through dissemination of the knowledge gained through that study and the experience of service provision. The charity has the general aim of promoting the social inclusion of families with children marginalised by poverty and… Does Circle have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Circle. 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 Circle? Circle's website is http://www.circle.scot — 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=SC037181).