Is Oxgangs Care a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oxgangs Care as a registered charity (number SC027609) 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 Oxgangs Care's charity number?

Oxgangs Care's charity number is SC027609. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027609?

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Does Oxgangs Care have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxgangs Care. 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 Oxgangs Care?

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When was Oxgangs Care registered as a charity?

Oxgangs Care was entered on the register on 11 February 1998.

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Oxgangs Care

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

Oxgangs Care is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Oxgangs Care?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £122,775
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £213,958
Registered charity number: SC027609
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.oxgangs-care.org.uk

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Oxgangs Care (number SC027609) 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 Oxgangs Care do?

We serve 144 vulnerable older adults in the Oxgangs area each month, covering both EH13 and EH10 postcodes, which is ranked 3rd on the SIMD index for Edinburgh. Our aim is to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Our services are dedicated to those over the age of 60, offering support through our Day Centre and Befriending Service. Through these we aim to provide companionship, care, and a sense of community, ensuring that older adults feel connected, valued and supported in their daily lives. Our purpose is to create a community where older adults are empowered to live as independently as…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxgangs Care

Answers Oxgangs Care 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: 11 February 1998
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Oxgangs Care registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxgangs Care yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oxgangs Care. 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 Oxgangs Care a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oxgangs Care as a registered charity (number SC027609) 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 Oxgangs Care's charity number?: Oxgangs Care's charity number is SC027609. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027609?: Search SC027609 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 Oxgangs Care do?: We serve 144 vulnerable older adults in the Oxgangs area each month, covering both EH13 and EH10 postcodes, which is ranked 3rd on the SIMD index for Edinburgh. Our aim is to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Our services are dedicated to those over the age of 60, offering support through our Day Centre and Befriending Service. Through these we aim to provide companionship, care, and a sense of community, ensuring that older adults feel connected, valued and supported in their daily lives. Our purpose is to create a community where older adults are empowered to live as independently as…
Does Oxgangs Care have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxgangs Care. 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 Oxgangs Care?: Oxgangs Care's website listed in our register data is http://www.oxgangs-care.org.uk. 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 Oxgangs Care registered as a charity?: Oxgangs Care was entered on the register on 11 February 1998.

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.