Is Merkinch Partnership a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Merkinch Partnership as a registered charity (number SC042835) 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 Merkinch Partnership's charity number?

Merkinch Partnership's charity number is SC042835. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042835?

Search SC042835 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 Merkinch Partnership have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merkinch Partnership. 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 Merkinch Partnership?

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

When was Merkinch Partnership registered as a charity?

Merkinch Partnership was entered on the register on 30 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042835Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Merkinch Partnership

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

Merkinch Partnership is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Merkinch Partnership?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £100,728
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £143,805
Registered charity number: SC042835
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Merkinch Partnership (number SC042835) 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 Merkinch Partnership do?

Our charity is set up to help local people who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage, deprivation and inequalities, addictions and poor mental and physical health. We do this by providing the following services: “One Stop Shop” advice service providing information, advice and hands-on support for claiming benefits and government grants. Form filling (paper and online). Addressing debt, primarily rent and gas/electric arrears. Money management, building financial skills. Signposting and referrals to additional advice and information services. Access to a cash budget for purchasing food a…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Merkinch Partnership

Answers Merkinch Partnership 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: 30 December 2011
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Merkinch Partnership registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Merkinch Partnership yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Merkinch Partnership. 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 Merkinch Partnership a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Merkinch Partnership as a registered charity (number SC042835) 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 Merkinch Partnership's charity number?: Merkinch Partnership's charity number is SC042835. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042835?: Search SC042835 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 Merkinch Partnership do?: Our charity is set up to help local people who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage, deprivation and inequalities, addictions and poor mental and physical health. We do this by providing the following services: “One Stop Shop” advice service providing information, advice and hands-on support for claiming benefits and government grants. Form filling (paper and online). Addressing debt, primarily rent and gas/electric arrears. Money management, building financial skills. Signposting and referrals to additional advice and information services. Access to a cash budget for purchasing food a…
Does Merkinch Partnership have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merkinch Partnership. 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 Merkinch Partnership?: Merkinch Partnership does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Merkinch Partnership registered as a charity?: Merkinch Partnership was entered on the register on 30 December 2011.

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.