Is Reach a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Reach as a registered charity (number SC049805) 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 Reach's charity number?

Reach's charity number is SC049805. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049805?

Search SC049805 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 Reach have reviews and complaints?

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

Reach's website listed in our register data is https://reach.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 Reach registered as a charity?

Reach was entered on the register on 9 December 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049805Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Reach

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

Reach 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 Reach?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £207,758
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £348,718
Registered charity number: SC049805
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: reach.org.uk

Quick answer

Reach (number SC049805) 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 Reach do?

We updated our Articles of Association 17 December 2024, widening our object to support children with upper limb difference and their families for life, New object reads: The Objects of the Charity are for the advancement, relief and support of people, and carers of people, with upper limb differences. In particular but not exclusively, children and young people who are either born with an upper limb difference or who acquire an upper limb difference in childhood. We cointnue to support children with ULD and their families in Scotland and there is no longer a cut off at 18.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Reach

Answers Reach gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 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: 9 December 2019
Also known as: Reach Charity Limited
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Reach 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 Reach yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reach a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Reach as a registered charity (number SC049805) 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 Reach's charity number?: Reach's charity number is SC049805. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049805?: Search SC049805 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 Reach do?: We updated our Articles of Association 17 December 2024, widening our object to support children with upper limb difference and their families for life, New object reads: The Objects of the Charity are for the advancement, relief and support of people, and carers of people, with upper limb differences. In particular but not exclusively, children and young people who are either born with an upper limb difference or who acquire an upper limb difference in childhood. We cointnue to support children with ULD and their families in Scotland and there is no longer a cut off at 18.
Does Reach have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reach. 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 Reach?: Reach's website listed in our register data is https://reach.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 Reach registered as a charity?: Reach was entered on the register on 9 December 2019.

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.