--- title: "Connect — check charity number SC019168 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Connect a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019168. 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/connect-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:52:06.918Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Connect is a registered charity (number SC019168) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £340,944 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Connect? Registered charity number SC019168 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £340,944 Website [www.connect.scot](http://www.connect.scot/) ## What does Connect do? Our Vision is a Scotland where every child and young person thrives through empowered parental engagement. Our Mission is to advance effective parental and family engagement, inclusion, and representation in every early years and school community for the thriving future of Scotland's children and young people. We are an independent charity funded by membership. We do not receive any local authority or government grant funding for our core services. We are pleased to work with partners on specific projects that support parental engagement in education and that deliver results for children and… ## What causes is Connect registered for? the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Connect yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Connect 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=connect-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.connect.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Connect a legitimate charity? Yes. Connect is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019168) 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 Connect's charity number? Connect's charity number is SC019168. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC019168? Search SC019168 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 Connect do? Our Vision is a Scotland where every child and young person thrives through empowered parental engagement. Our Mission is to advance effective parental and family engagement, inclusion, and representation in every early years and school community for the thriving future of Scotland's children and young people. We are an independent charity funded by membership. We do not receive any local authority or government grant funding for our core services. We are pleased to work with partners on specific projects that support parental engagement in education and that deliver results for children and… Does Connect have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Connect. 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 Connect? Connect's website is http://www.connect.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=SC019168).