Is Sands a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sands as a registered charity (number SC042789) 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 Sands's charity number?

Sands's charity number is SC042789. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042789?

Search SC042789 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 Sands have reviews and complaints?

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

Sands's website listed in our register data is http://www.sands.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 Sands registered as a charity?

Sands was entered on the register on 7 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042789Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Sands

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

Sands is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, 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 Sands?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,014,773
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,442,390
Registered charity number: SC042789
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: www.sands.org.uk

Quick answer

Sands (number SC042789) 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 Sands do?

3.1 to promote the emotional, psychological and physical well-being of parents, their families and friends, when a baby dies in utero, at birth or soon after birth, by: 3.1.1 the provision of support and information to those so bereaved and their carers. and 3.1.2 by working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to improve and enhance professional practice with bereaved parents. and 3.2 to promote research and the implementation of best practice that will help identify the causes and reduce the incidence of the death of a baby in utero, at birth or soon after birth, and t…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sands

Answers Sands 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 December 2011
Also known as: Sands Charity
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Sands registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sands yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sands a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sands as a registered charity (number SC042789) 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 Sands's charity number?: Sands's charity number is SC042789. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042789?: Search SC042789 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 Sands do?: 3.1 to promote the emotional, psychological and physical well-being of parents, their families and friends, when a baby dies in utero, at birth or soon after birth, by: 3.1.1 the provision of support and information to those so bereaved and their carers. and 3.1.2 by working collaboratively with health and social care professionals to improve and enhance professional practice with bereaved parents. and 3.2 to promote research and the implementation of best practice that will help identify the causes and reduce the incidence of the death of a baby in utero, at birth or soon after birth, and t…
Does Sands have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sands. 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 Sands?: Sands's website listed in our register data is http://www.sands.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 Sands registered as a charity?: Sands was entered on the register on 7 December 2011.

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.