--- title: "Compass Child and Family Services — check charity number SC049099 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Compass Child and Family Services a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049099. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile —" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/compass-child-and-family-services retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:16:58.562Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Compass Child and Family Services is a registered charity (number SC049099) 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 £2,109,210 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Compass Child and Family Services? Registered charity number SC049099 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,109,210 Website [www.compasscfs.co.uk](http://www.compasscfs.co.uk/) ## What does Compass Child and Family Services do? Compass Child and Family Services provides residential placements on behalf of local authorities across the United Kingdom through medium to long-term residential placements for children and young people aged 5-18. ## What causes is Compass Child and Family Services 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 Compass Child and Family Services yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Compass Child and Family Services 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=compass-child-and-family-services&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.compasscfs.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Compass Child and Family Services a legitimate charity? Yes. Compass Child and Family Services is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049099) 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 Compass Child and Family Services's charity number? Compass Child and Family Services's charity number is SC049099. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049099? Search SC049099 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 Compass Child and Family Services do? Compass Child and Family Services provides residential placements on behalf of local authorities across the United Kingdom through medium to long-term residential placements for children and young people aged 5-18. Does Compass Child and Family Services have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Compass Child and Family Services. 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 Compass Child and Family Services? Compass Child and Family Services's website is http://www.compasscfs.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=SC049099).