Is Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC021638) 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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)'s charity number?

Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)'s charity number is SC021638. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021638?

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Does Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunfermline Advocacy (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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)?

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When was Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) was entered on the register on 18 June 1993.

Registered charity · No. SC021638SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)

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

Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) 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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £147,994
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £169,492
Registered charity number: SC021638
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.dunfermlineadvocacy.org

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Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) (number SC021638) 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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) do?

Dunfermline Advocacy works to recruit, train and match local volunteers with vulnerable adults in West Fife who are affected by physical disability, autism, learning disability, dementia, mental illness and/or chronic illness who: • Are unable to safeguard their own well-being, rights, care or other interests • Require support through a trusting relationship (friendship) to be able to have their voice heard • Are isolated and lack their own effective and/or independent support networks Our mission is that through Citizen Advocacy vulnerable people’s voices are heard, protecting and safeguardi…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)

Answers Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 June 1993
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Dunfermline Advocacy (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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO). 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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC021638) 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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)'s charity number?: Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)'s charity number is SC021638. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021638?: Search SC021638 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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) do?: Dunfermline Advocacy works to recruit, train and match local volunteers with vulnerable adults in West Fife who are affected by physical disability, autism, learning disability, dementia, mental illness and/or chronic illness who: • Are unable to safeguard their own well-being, rights, care or other interests • Require support through a trusting relationship (friendship) to be able to have their voice heard • Are isolated and lack their own effective and/or independent support networks Our mission is that through Citizen Advocacy vulnerable people’s voices are heard, protecting and safeguardi…
Does Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunfermline Advocacy (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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)?: Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dunfermlineadvocacy.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 Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO) was entered on the register on 18 June 1993.

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.