--- title: "Connecting Carers — check charity number SC020501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Connecting Carers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020501. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/connecting-carers retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:53:04.225Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Connecting Carers is a registered charity (number SC020501) 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 £1,250,912 (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 Connecting Carers? Registered charity number SC020501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,250,912 Website [connectingcarers.org.uk](https://connectingcarers.org.uk/) ## What does Connecting Carers do? Connecting Carers aim is to ensure unpaid Carers in Highland are not caring alone, are acknowledged, supported and have access to the right services and information they need to enable them to carry out their caring role. We remain the only Highland-wide service solely dedicated to Carers’ wellbeing, powered by invaluable input from our community. We continue to be committed to raising awareness of the rights of unpaid Carers through our services by supporting all aspects of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. We are commissioned to support Adult Carers to complete their Adult Carer Support Pla… ## What causes is Connecting Carers registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Connecting Carers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Connecting Carers 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=connecting-carers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://connectingcarers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Connecting Carers a legitimate charity? Yes. Connecting Carers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020501) 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 Connecting Carers's charity number? Connecting Carers's charity number is SC020501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020501? Search SC020501 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 Connecting Carers do? Connecting Carers aim is to ensure unpaid Carers in Highland are not caring alone, are acknowledged, supported and have access to the right services and information they need to enable them to carry out their caring role. We remain the only Highland-wide service solely dedicated to Carers’ wellbeing, powered by invaluable input from our community. We continue to be committed to raising awareness of the rights of unpaid Carers through our services by supporting all aspects of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. We are commissioned to support Adult Carers to complete their Adult Carer Support Pla… Does Connecting Carers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Connecting Carers. 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 Connecting Carers? Connecting Carers's website is https://connectingcarers.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=SC020501).