Is Recovery Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Recovery Scotland as a registered charity (number SC023353) 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 Recovery Scotland's charity number?

Recovery Scotland's charity number is SC023353. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023353?

Search SC023353 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 Recovery Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Recovery 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 Recovery Scotland?

Recovery Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.recoveryscotland.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 Recovery Scotland registered as a charity?

Recovery Scotland was entered on the register on 20 January 1995.

Registered charity · No. SC023353Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Recovery Scotland

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

Recovery Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Recovery Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £684,503
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £795,675
Registered charity number: SC023353
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Falkirk
Website: www.recoveryscotland.org.uk

Quick answer

Recovery Scotland (number SC023353) 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 Recovery Scotland do?

Under the management of Recovery Scotland North Lanarkshire and Forth Valley Recovery Communities host daily events and regular activities that support people in various stages of recovery from unhelpful addictive behaviours. Attendance is voluntary and the community is open to anyone who is seeking recovery, in recovery, has a family member affected by addiction or is a champion of our cause. The Recovery communities have been developed to complement treatment and support services and encourage involvement with any type of mutual aid. They are not an alternative for other interventions but r…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Recovery Scotland

Answers Recovery Scotland 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”.

Where does Recovery Scotland's money come from?

Recovery Scotland reported £661k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £661k (100%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£661k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 January 1995
Where it says it operates: Falkirk

What causes is Recovery Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Recovery Scotland yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Recovery Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Recovery Scotland as a registered charity (number SC023353) 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 Recovery Scotland's charity number?: Recovery Scotland's charity number is SC023353. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023353?: Search SC023353 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 Recovery Scotland do?: Under the management of Recovery Scotland North Lanarkshire and Forth Valley Recovery Communities host daily events and regular activities that support people in various stages of recovery from unhelpful addictive behaviours. Attendance is voluntary and the community is open to anyone who is seeking recovery, in recovery, has a family member affected by addiction or is a champion of our cause. The Recovery communities have been developed to complement treatment and support services and encourage involvement with any type of mutual aid. They are not an alternative for other interventions but r…
Does Recovery Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Recovery 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 Recovery Scotland?: Recovery Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.recoveryscotland.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.
Where does Recovery Scotland's money come from?: Recovery Scotland reported £661k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £661k (100%).
When was Recovery Scotland registered as a charity?: Recovery Scotland was entered on the register on 20 January 1995.

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.