Is Mates in Mind a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Mates in Mind as a registered charity (number SC047778) 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 Mates in Mind's charity number?

Mates in Mind's charity number is SC047778. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047778?

Search SC047778 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 Mates in Mind have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mates in Mind. 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 Mates in Mind?

Mates in Mind's website listed in our register data is http://www.matesinmind.org. 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 Mates in Mind registered as a charity?

Mates in Mind was entered on the register on 27 September 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047778Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Mates in Mind

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

Mates in Mind is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Mates in Mind?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £723,579
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £716,690
Registered charity number: SC047778
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.matesinmind.org

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Mates in Mind (number SC047778) 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 Mates in Mind do?

The charity's objects ('Objects') are:- (1) To advance the education and understanding of employers, other organisations and the general public in mental health issues. (2) To promote and improve the mental health and well-being of persons. (3) To relieve, or assist in the relief of, persons suffering from mental illness or distress. for the public benefit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mates in Mind

Answers Mates in Mind gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 27 September 2017
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Mates in Mind registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Mates in Mind yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mates in Mind. 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 Mates in Mind?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mates in Mind a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Mates in Mind as a registered charity (number SC047778) 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 Mates in Mind's charity number?: Mates in Mind's charity number is SC047778. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047778?: Search SC047778 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 Mates in Mind do?: The charity's objects ('Objects') are:- (1) To advance the education and understanding of employers, other organisations and the general public in mental health issues. (2) To promote and improve the mental health and well-being of persons. (3) To relieve, or assist in the relief of, persons suffering from mental illness or distress. for the public benefit.
Does Mates in Mind have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mates in Mind. 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 Mates in Mind?: Mates in Mind's website listed in our register data is http://www.matesinmind.org. 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 Mates in Mind registered as a charity?: Mates in Mind was entered on the register on 27 September 2017.

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.