--- title: "East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau — charity SC028817" description: "East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau (charity SC028817). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-ayrshire-citizens-advice-bureau retrieved: 2026-09-22T21:30:12.167Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau is listed as a registered charity (number SC028817) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £401,636 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau? Registered charity number SC028817 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £401,636 ## What does East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau do? The charity is a Citizens Advice Bureau and provides advice to residents of East Ayrshire from premises in Kilmarnock (main office) and Cumnock plus telephone/remote support. We also provide limited advice to residents of North and South Ayrshire. Advice includes benefits, debt, employment, housing, legal and relationship matters. ## What causes is East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau 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 East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=east-ayrshire-citizens-advice-bureau&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau as a registered charity (number SC028817) 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 East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number? East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is SC028817. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028817? Search SC028817 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 East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau do? The charity is a Citizens Advice Bureau and provides advice to residents of East Ayrshire from premises in Kilmarnock (main office) and Cumnock plus telephone/remote support. We also provide limited advice to residents of North and South Ayrshire. Advice includes benefits, debt, employment, housing, legal and relationship matters. Does East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau? East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau 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=SC028817).