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title: "Community Help And Advice Initiative — check charity number SC027594 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Community Help And Advice Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027594. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/community-help-and-advice-initiative
retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:43:59.253Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Community Help And Advice Initiative is a registered charity (number SC027594) 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 human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £1,435,440 (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 Community Help And Advice Initiative?

Registered charity number

SC027594

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,435,440

Website

[www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk](http://www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk/)

## What does Community Help And Advice Initiative do?

provide advice to people on welfare rights housing debt and employability

## What causes is Community Help And Advice Initiative registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Help And Advice Initiative yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Help And Advice Initiative 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Community Help And Advice Initiative a legitimate charity?

Yes. Community Help And Advice Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027594) 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 Community Help And Advice Initiative's charity number?

Community Help And Advice Initiative's charity number is SC027594. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027594?

Search SC027594 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 Community Help And Advice Initiative do?

provide advice to people on welfare rights housing debt and employability

Does Community Help And Advice Initiative have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Help And Advice Initiative. 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 Community Help And Advice Initiative?

Community Help And Advice Initiative's website is http://www.chaiedinburgh.org.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=SC027594).