--- title: "Communities Connected — check charity number SC053180 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Communities Connected a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053180. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charit" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/communities-connected retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:14:40.825Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Communities Connected is a registered charity (number SC053180) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £5,200 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Communities Connected? Registered charity number SC053180 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,200 ## What does Communities Connected do? The charity was set up to support older adults in the community. To do this the charity plans to hold various activities and provide services. ## What causes is Communities Connected registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Communities Connected yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Communities Connected 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=communities-connected&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Communities Connected a legitimate charity? Yes. Communities Connected is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053180) 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 Communities Connected's charity number? Communities Connected's charity number is SC053180. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053180? Search SC053180 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 Communities Connected do? The charity was set up to support older adults in the community. To do this the charity plans to hold various activities and provide services. Does Communities Connected have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Communities Connected. 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 Communities Connected? Communities Connected does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC053180).