--- title: "Cottage Family Centre — check charity number SC014271 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cottage Family Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014271. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cottage-family-centre retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:44:52.417Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cottage Family Centre is a registered charity (number SC014271) 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 £780,957 (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 Cottage Family Centre? Registered charity number SC014271 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £780,957 Website [www.thecottagefamilycentre.org.uk](http://www.thecottagefamilycentre.org.uk/) ## What does Cottage Family Centre do? provide support to vulnerable families ## What causes is Cottage Family Centre registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cottage Family Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cottage Family Centre 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=cottage-family-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thecottagefamilycentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cottage Family Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Cottage Family Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014271) 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 Cottage Family Centre's charity number? Cottage Family Centre's charity number is SC014271. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC014271? Search SC014271 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 Cottage Family Centre do? provide support to vulnerable families Does Cottage Family Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cottage Family Centre. 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 Cottage Family Centre? Cottage Family Centre's website is http://www.thecottagefamilycentre.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=SC014271).