Is Needs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Needs as a registered charity (number SC043640) 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 Needs's charity number?

Needs's charity number is SC043640. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043640?

Search SC043640 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 Needs have reviews and complaints?

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

Needs's website listed in our register data is http://www.needs-scotland.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 Needs registered as a charity?

Needs was entered on the register on 11 December 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043640Unincorporated association

Needs

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

Needs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Needs?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £22
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £810
Registered charity number: SC043640
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.needs-scotland.org

Quick answer

Needs (number SC043640) 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 Needs do?

Provide peer advice support to service user with eating disorders by trained volunteer facilitators through monthly support group meetings in a safe and confidential setting.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Needs

Answers Needs 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: 11 December 2012
Also known as: North East Eating Disorders Support (Scotland)
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Needs registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Needs yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Needs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Needs as a registered charity (number SC043640) 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 Needs's charity number?: Needs's charity number is SC043640. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043640?: Search SC043640 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 Needs do?: Provide peer advice support to service user with eating disorders by trained volunteer facilitators through monthly support group meetings in a safe and confidential setting.
Does Needs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Needs. 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 Needs?: Needs's website listed in our register data is http://www.needs-scotland.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 Needs registered as a charity?: Needs was entered on the register on 11 December 2012.

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.