--- title: "Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO — check charity number SC012956 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012956. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to clai" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/crossroads-caring-for-carers-cowal-bute-scio retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:09:08.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO is a registered charity (number SC012956) 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 £352,335 (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 Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO? Registered charity number SC012956 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £352,335 ## What does Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO do? To provide appropriate advice and information to carers and their families on an individual or group basis on a range of issues, including services and benefits ## What causes is Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO 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 Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO 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=crossroads-caring-for-carers-cowal-bute-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012956) 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 Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO's charity number? Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO's charity number is SC012956. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012956? Search SC012956 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 Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO do? To provide appropriate advice and information to carers and their families on an individual or group basis on a range of issues, including services and benefits Does Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO. 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 Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO? Crossroads Caring for Carers (Cowal & Bute) SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC012956).