--- title: "PANS+ Scotland — check charity number SC055572 | CharityCompare" description: "Is PANS+ Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055572. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pans-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:02:34.581Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer PANS+ Scotland is a registered charity (number SC055572) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about PANS+ Scotland? Registered charity number SC055572 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Website [pansplus.scot](https://pansplus.scot/) ## What does PANS+ Scotland do? a) The relief of persons in Scotland suffering from Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), and associated acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions, their families and carers by the provision of information, non-medical advice and other assistance. b) To advance the education of the public in Scotland and in particular members of the medical, educational and social care professions, about Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), and associated acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions. c) The promotion of research into causes and treatment of Paediatric Acute-o… ## What causes is PANS+ Scotland 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 PANS+ Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. PANS+ Scotland is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=pans-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://pansplus.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is PANS+ Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. PANS+ Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055572) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is PANS+ Scotland's charity number? PANS+ Scotland's charity number is SC055572. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055572? Search SC055572 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 PANS+ Scotland do? a) The relief of persons in Scotland suffering from Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), and associated acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions, their families and carers by the provision of information, non-medical advice and other assistance. b) To advance the education of the public in Scotland and in particular members of the medical, educational and social care professions, about Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), and associated acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions. c) The promotion of research into causes and treatment of Paediatric Acute-o… Does PANS+ Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for PANS+ Scotland. 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 PANS+ Scotland? PANS+ Scotland's website is https://pansplus.scot — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC055572).