Is Release a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Release as a registered charity (number SC051648) 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 Release's charity number?

Release's charity number is SC051648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051648?

Search SC051648 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 Release have reviews and complaints?

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

Release's website listed in our register data is http://www.releaseayrshire.co.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 Release registered as a charity?

Release was entered on the register on 18 March 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051648SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Release

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

Release is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Release?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-01: £63,239
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-01: £57,601
Registered charity number: SC051648
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Ayrshire
Website: www.releaseayrshire.co.uk

Quick answer

Release (number SC051648) 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 Release do?

Release Ayrshire is an Ayrshire based suicide prevention charity offering an instant SMS support service to anyone who is struggling. We also heavily campaign to reduce the stigma around men's mental health and encourage people to take the first step to support.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Release

Answers Release gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 March 2022
Also known as: Release Ayrshire
Where it says it operates: East Ayrshire

What causes is Release registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Release yet?

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

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 Release a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Release as a registered charity (number SC051648) 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 Release's charity number?: Release's charity number is SC051648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051648?: Search SC051648 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 Release do?: Release Ayrshire is an Ayrshire based suicide prevention charity offering an instant SMS support service to anyone who is struggling. We also heavily campaign to reduce the stigma around men's mental health and encourage people to take the first step to support.
Does Release have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Release. 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 Release?: Release's website listed in our register data is http://www.releaseayrshire.co.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 Release registered as a charity?: Release was entered on the register on 18 March 2022.

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.