--- title: "Near — charity SC052410 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Near (charity SC052410): income £4,246 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/near retrieved: 2026-10-06T18:15:11.043Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC052410SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) N # Near Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Near 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.namastecare-near.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052410) Work at Near? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=near&type=claim&name=Near) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Near? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £4,246 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £3,300 Registered charity number SC052410 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.namastecare-near.org](http://www.namastecare-near.org/) Quick answer Near (number SC052410) 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 Near do? NEAR educates people who care for those with Advanced dementia in how to support them to achieve their best quality of life. This includes, understanding their unique changing needs, Namaste Care as a model of stage appropriate care, and providing tools to connect and communicate with each other, long after words are no longer available. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Near Answers Near 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 16 March 2023 Also known as Namaste Care Education and Resources Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Near 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 Near yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Near. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Near? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=near&type=claim&name=Near) [Visit charity website](http://www.namastecare-near.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Near a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Near as a registered charity (number SC052410) 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 Near's charity number? Near's charity number is SC052410. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052410? Search SC052410 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 Near do? NEAR educates people who care for those with Advanced dementia in how to support them to achieve their best quality of life. This includes, understanding their unique changing needs, Namaste Care as a model of stage appropriate care, and providing tools to connect and communicate with each other, long after words are no longer available. Does Near have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Near. 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 Near? Near's website listed in our register data is http://www.namastecare-near.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 Near registered as a charity? Near was entered on the register on 16 March 2023. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052410).