--- title: "Early Life — charity SC047435" description: "Early Life (charity SC047435). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/early-life retrieved: 2026-09-21T03:27:03.394Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Early Life is listed as a registered charity (number SC047435) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Early Life? Registered charity number SC047435 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Fife ## What does Early Life do? Early Life supports families of premature babies by providing emotional, practical, and informational help. It works with healthcare providers in neonatal units and communities across Romania, offering hospital visits, support groups, and online sessions. The charity helps parents understand medical challenges, build confidence in caring for their children, and access long-term support. Its aim is to empower families affected by prematurity and strengthen community connections so no one faces the journey alone. ## What causes is Early Life registered for? the saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Early Life yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Early Life 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Early Life? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - 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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What is Early Life's charity number? Early Life's charity number is SC047435. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047435? Search SC047435 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 Early Life do? Early Life supports families of premature babies by providing emotional, practical, and informational help. It works with healthcare providers in neonatal units and communities across Romania, offering hospital visits, support groups, and online sessions. The charity helps parents understand medical challenges, build confidence in caring for their children, and access long-term support. Its aim is to empower families affected by prematurity and strengthen community connections so no one faces the journey alone. Does Early Life have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Early Life. 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 Early Life? Early Life 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC047435).