--- title: "Crisis — check charity number SC027620 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Crisis a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027620. the advancement of health charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/crisis-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T18:18:50.532Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Crisis is a registered charity (number SC027620) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £244,487 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Crisis? Registered charity number SC027620 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £244,487 Website [www.crisiscounselling.co.uk](http://www.crisiscounselling.co.uk/) ## What does Crisis do? The principal activity of the charity is to provide a high level quality professional counselling service to respond to the immediate emotional needs of the community following significant stress and trauma. ## What causes is Crisis registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Crisis yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Crisis 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=crisis-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.crisiscounselling.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Crisis a legitimate charity? Yes. Crisis is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027620) 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 Crisis's charity number? Crisis's charity number is SC027620. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027620? Search SC027620 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 Crisis do? The principal activity of the charity is to provide a high level quality professional counselling service to respond to the immediate emotional needs of the community following significant stress and trauma. Does Crisis have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crisis. 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 Crisis? Crisis's website is http://www.crisiscounselling.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=SC027620).