Is Ips a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ips as a registered charity (number SC053263) 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 Ips's charity number?

Ips's charity number is SC053263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053263?

Search SC053263 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 Ips have reviews and complaints?

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

Ips does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Ips registered as a charity?

Ips was entered on the register on 8 April 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053263SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ips

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

Ips is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Ips?

Registered charity number: SC053263
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

Quick answer

Ips (number SC053263) 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 Ips do?

We are still in the early stages so are not bringing in or spending funds yet. We are meeting as a group of volunteers online and working on our infrasctructure so we are ready to start operating next year

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ips

Answers Ips 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: 8 April 2024
Also known as: Intentional Peer Support
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Ips registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ips yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ips. 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 Ips?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ips a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ips as a registered charity (number SC053263) 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 Ips's charity number?: Ips's charity number is SC053263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053263?: Search SC053263 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 Ips do?: We are still in the early stages so are not bringing in or spending funds yet. We are meeting as a group of volunteers online and working on our infrasctructure so we are ready to start operating next year
Does Ips have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ips. 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 Ips?: Ips does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Ips registered as a charity?: Ips was entered on the register on 8 April 2024.

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.