Is Release Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Release Scotland as a registered charity (number SC050329) 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 Scotland's charity number?

Release Scotland's charity number is SC050329. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050329?

Search SC050329 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 Scotland have reviews and complaints?

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

Release Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://www.releasescotland.com/. 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 Scotland registered as a charity?

Release Scotland was entered on the register on 27 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050329SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Release Scotland

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

Release Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Release Scotland?

Registered charity number: SC050329
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.releasescotland.com

Quick answer

Release Scotland (number SC050329) 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 Scotland do?

4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The promotion of equality & diversity, by engaging in activities including but not limited to Campaigning, awareness raising, advocacy and direct involvement to support access to fair employment for those with involvement in the justice system in Scotland. The development of forums and networks to support long term change in recruitment & retention practices. The formation of partnerships of employers, individuals and support bodies to facilitate the delivery of purposes and increase awareness of the barriers to employment for those in Scotland.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Release Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2021, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 July 2020
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Release Scotland registered for?

the promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Release Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Release 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 Release 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 Release Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Release Scotland as a registered charity (number SC050329) 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 Scotland's charity number?: Release Scotland's charity number is SC050329. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050329?: Search SC050329 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 Scotland do?: 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The promotion of equality & diversity, by engaging in activities including but not limited to Campaigning, awareness raising, advocacy and direct involvement to support access to fair employment for those with involvement in the justice system in Scotland. The development of forums and networks to support long term change in recruitment & retention practices. The formation of partnerships of employers, individuals and support bodies to facilitate the delivery of purposes and increase awareness of the barriers to employment for those in Scotland.
Does Release Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Release 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 Release Scotland?: Release Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://www.releasescotland.com/. 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 Scotland registered as a charity?: Release Scotland was entered on the register on 27 July 2020.

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.