Is Launchpad a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Launchpad as a registered charity (number SC021448) 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 Launchpad's charity number?

Launchpad's charity number is SC021448. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021448?

Search SC021448 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 Launchpad have reviews and complaints?

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

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

When was Launchpad registered as a charity?

Launchpad was entered on the register on 19 April 1993.

Registered charity · No. SC021448SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Launchpad

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

Launchpad is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Launchpad?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £5,497
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,547
Registered charity number: SC021448
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

Quick answer

Launchpad (number SC021448) 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 Launchpad do?

We operate a scheme for unemployed individuals over the age of 18 where they can apply tor our charity to buy and item or service which will help either to use their time more constructively, improve social skills, or enhance their educational qualifications.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Launchpad

Answers Launchpad 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: 19 April 1993
Also known as: Inverness Crown Action with the Unemployed
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Launchpad registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Launchpad yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Launchpad a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Launchpad as a registered charity (number SC021448) 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 Launchpad's charity number?: Launchpad's charity number is SC021448. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021448?: Search SC021448 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 Launchpad do?: We operate a scheme for unemployed individuals over the age of 18 where they can apply tor our charity to buy and item or service which will help either to use their time more constructively, improve social skills, or enhance their educational qualifications.
Does Launchpad have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Launchpad. 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 Launchpad?: Launchpad does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Launchpad registered as a charity?: Launchpad was entered on the register on 19 April 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.