--- title: "Positive Parenting — check charity number SC038497 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Positive Parenting a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038497. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/positive-parenting-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:12:09.704Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Positive Parenting is a registered charity (number SC038497) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,164,679 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Positive Parenting? Registered charity number SC038497 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,164,679 Website [www.careforthefamily.org.uk](http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/) ## What does Positive Parenting do? The objects for which the Association is established are to benefit such charitable institution or institutions or charitable purpose or purposes as the Council of Management shall from time to time think fit. Throughout this Memorandum and Articles of Association 'Charitable' means charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales provided that it will not include any purpose which is not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom. For the avoidance… ## What causes is Positive Parenting registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Positive Parenting yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Positive Parenting 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=positive-parenting-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Positive Parenting a legitimate charity? Yes. Positive Parenting is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038497) 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 Positive Parenting's charity number? Positive Parenting's charity number is SC038497. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038497? Search SC038497 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 Positive Parenting do? The objects for which the Association is established are to benefit such charitable institution or institutions or charitable purpose or purposes as the Council of Management shall from time to time think fit. Throughout this Memorandum and Articles of Association 'Charitable' means charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales provided that it will not include any purpose which is not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom. For the avoidance… Does Positive Parenting have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Positive Parenting. 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 Positive Parenting? Positive Parenting's website is http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk — 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=SC038497).