Is Csc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Csc as a registered charity (number SC048873) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Csc's charity number?

Csc's charity number is SC048873. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048873?

Search SC048873 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.

Does Csc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Csc. 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 Csc?

Csc's website listed in our register data is http://www.careandsharecompanionship.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Csc registered as a charity?

Csc was entered on the register on 28 November 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048873SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Csc

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Csc is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Csc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £62,315
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £70,611
Registered charity number: SC048873
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.careandsharecompanionship.org

Quick answer

Csc (number SC048873) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Csc do?

Care and Share Companionship (CSC) is a befriending charity that provides support and companionship for people over the age of 60 who are lonely and isolated and living in the Kirkcaldy area including Burntisland, Kinghorn and Dysart. We refer to our service users as our “Friends”. Our befriending support is provided by volunteers who are carefully matched to their Friends based on mutual interests and compatibility, and who build and maintain a relationship typically via home visits, telephone calls and an annual calendar of social events and activities.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Csc

Answers Csc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 November 2018
Also known as: Care and Share Companionship (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Csc 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 Csc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Csc. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Csc?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Csc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Csc as a registered charity (number SC048873) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Csc's charity number?: Csc's charity number is SC048873. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048873?: Search SC048873 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 Csc do?: Care and Share Companionship (CSC) is a befriending charity that provides support and companionship for people over the age of 60 who are lonely and isolated and living in the Kirkcaldy area including Burntisland, Kinghorn and Dysart. We refer to our service users as our “Friends”. Our befriending support is provided by volunteers who are carefully matched to their Friends based on mutual interests and compatibility, and who build and maintain a relationship typically via home visits, telephone calls and an annual calendar of social events and activities.
Does Csc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Csc. 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 Csc?: Csc's website listed in our register data is http://www.careandsharecompanionship.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Csc registered as a charity?: Csc was entered on the register on 28 November 2018.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.