--- title: "Common Grounds — check charity number SC031582 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Common Grounds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031582. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/common-grounds retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:14:41.954Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Common Grounds is a registered charity (number SC031582) 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; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £12,484 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Common Grounds? Registered charity number SC031582 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £12,484 Website [www.spanglefish.com/commongroundscafecharitycafe](http://www.spanglefish.com/commongroundscafecharitycafe) ## What does Common Grounds do? The charitable purposes are the prevention or relief of poverty, advancement of education, promotion of health, saving of lives, advancement of community development including rural or urban regeneration, provision of recreational activities with the object of improving living conditions, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, and the advance of animal welfare, particularly (but not exclusively) in Africa. All proceeds are solely used to support these objectives. Common Groun… ## What causes is Common Grounds registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Common Grounds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Common Grounds 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=common-grounds&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spanglefish.com/commongroundscafecharitycafe) ## Frequently asked questions Is Common Grounds a legitimate charity? Yes. Common Grounds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031582) 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 Common Grounds's charity number? Common Grounds's charity number is SC031582. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031582? Search SC031582 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 Common Grounds do? The charitable purposes are the prevention or relief of poverty, advancement of education, promotion of health, saving of lives, advancement of community development including rural or urban regeneration, provision of recreational activities with the object of improving living conditions, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, and the advance of animal welfare, particularly (but not exclusively) in Africa. All proceeds are solely used to support these objectives. Common Groun… Does Common Grounds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Common Grounds. 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 Common Grounds? Common Grounds's website is http://www.spanglefish.com/commongroundscafecharitycafe — 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=SC031582).