Is Options in Life a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Options in Life as a registered charity (number SC042319) 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 Options in Life's charity number?

Options in Life's charity number is SC042319. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042319?

Search SC042319 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 Options in Life have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Options in Life. 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 Options in Life?

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When was Options in Life registered as a charity?

Options in Life was entered on the register on 19 May 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042319SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Options in Life

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

Options in Life is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity, 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 Options in Life?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £478,696
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £377,624
Registered charity number: SC042319
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.optionsinlife.org

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Options in Life (number SC042319) 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 Options in Life do?

Options In Life provides advocacy and support for young adults who have a learning disability and complex additional needs, and those who care for them. The Charity promotes education, training and healthy living, whilst helping our young people to develop personal, life and employability skills. By running daily group activities and outings, supported by our own staff, our aim is to bring out the best in people by supporting them to make friends, develop social interaction and communication skills, build self esteem and confidence and to help them to realise their own potential.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Options in Life

Answers Options in Life gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 19 May 2011
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Options in Life registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Options in Life yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Options in Life a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Options in Life as a registered charity (number SC042319) 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 Options in Life's charity number?: Options in Life's charity number is SC042319. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042319?: Search SC042319 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 Options in Life do?: Options In Life provides advocacy and support for young adults who have a learning disability and complex additional needs, and those who care for them. The Charity promotes education, training and healthy living, whilst helping our young people to develop personal, life and employability skills. By running daily group activities and outings, supported by our own staff, our aim is to bring out the best in people by supporting them to make friends, develop social interaction and communication skills, build self esteem and confidence and to help them to realise their own potential.
Does Options in Life have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Options in Life. 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 Options in Life?: Options in Life's website listed in our register data is http://www.optionsinlife.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 Options in Life registered as a charity?: Options in Life was entered on the register on 19 May 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.