--- title: "Sands — check charity number SC042789 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042789. the saving of lives charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sands-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:18:55.032Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sands is a registered charity (number SC042789) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £8,014,773 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Sands? Registered charity number SC042789 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,014,773 Website [www.sands.org.uk](http://www.sands.org.uk/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sands is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sands-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sands.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sands a legitimate charity? Yes. Sands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042789) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.sands.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC042789).