Is Include Us a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Include Us as a registered charity (number SC048168) 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 Include Us's charity number?

Include Us's charity number is SC048168. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048168?

Search SC048168 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 Include Us have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Include Us. 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 Include Us?

Include Us's website listed in our register data is http://www.includeus.org.uk. 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 Include Us registered as a charity?

Include Us was entered on the register on 28 February 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048168SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Include Us

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

Include Us is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Include Us?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £70,474
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £75,353
Registered charity number: SC048168
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.includeus.org.uk

Quick answer

Include Us (number SC048168) 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 Include Us do?

the charity is set up to create and maintain an accessible and inclusive play space and to promote social interaction through play and recreation for all members of the community regardless of age and ability. this is done by maintaining the catherine street play park and running activities and events to bring groups of people together.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Include Us

Answers Include Us gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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 February 2018
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Include Us registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Include Us yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Include Us. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Include Us a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Include Us as a registered charity (number SC048168) 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 Include Us's charity number?: Include Us's charity number is SC048168. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048168?: Search SC048168 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 Include Us do?: the charity is set up to create and maintain an accessible and inclusive play space and to promote social interaction through play and recreation for all members of the community regardless of age and ability. this is done by maintaining the catherine street play park and running activities and events to bring groups of people together.
Does Include Us have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Include Us. 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 Include Us?: Include Us's website listed in our register data is http://www.includeus.org.uk. 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 Include Us registered as a charity?: Include Us was entered on the register on 28 February 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.