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Scope

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

Scope is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Scope?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£44,041,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£52,926,000
Registered charity number
SC053490
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Outwith Scotland

Quick answer

Scope (number SC053490) 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 Scope do?

Scope was established for the promotion of the equality, diversity, independence and health of disabled people, especially those with cerebral palsy. We won’t stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We are determined to change the future. Together, we are a collective movement of disabled people, campaigners, donors, volunteers, communities, and businesses. We work every day to challenge attitudes and end disability inequality. Our strategy for An Equal Future with disabled people is a ten year strategy focusing on three long term goals: endi…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scope

Answers Scope 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 Scope's money come from?

Scope reported £31m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £22m (71%), charitable activities £4.2m (14%), other income £4.2m (13%).

  • Trading and fundraising events£22m · 71%
  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£4.2m · 14%
  • Other income£4.2m · 13%
  • Investments£781k · 3%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Outwith Scotland

What causes is Scope registered for?

the advancement of healththe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scope yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scope a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Scope as a registered charity (number SC053490) 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 Scope's charity number?
Scope's charity number is SC053490. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053490?
Search SC053490 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 Scope do?
Scope was established for the promotion of the equality, diversity, independence and health of disabled people, especially those with cerebral palsy. We won’t stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We are determined to change the future. Together, we are a collective movement of disabled people, campaigners, donors, volunteers, communities, and businesses. We work every day to challenge attitudes and end disability inequality. Our strategy for An Equal Future with disabled people is a ten year strategy focusing on three long term goals: endi…
Does Scope have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scope. 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 Scope?
Scope's website listed in our register data is https://www.scope.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 Scope's money come from?
Scope reported £31m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £22m (71%), charitable activities £4.2m (14%), other income £4.2m (13%).
When was Scope registered as a charity?
Scope was entered on the register on 9 July 2024.

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.