Is Searchlight Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Searchlight Scotland as a registered charity (number SC048715) 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 Searchlight Scotland's charity number?

Searchlight Scotland's charity number is SC048715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048715?

Search SC048715 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 Searchlight Scotland have reviews and complaints?

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

Searchlight Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://searchlightscotland.org. 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 Searchlight Scotland registered as a charity?

Searchlight Scotland was entered on the register on 21 September 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048715SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Searchlight Scotland

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

Searchlight Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Searchlight Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £27,881
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £25,930
Registered charity number: SC048715
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: searchlightscotland.org

Quick answer

Searchlight Scotland (number SC048715) 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 Searchlight Scotland do?

The charity’s objectives are as follows. Our mission is to carry light to those living in the darkest situations of our society. We are dedicated to reaching out and bringing hope to the most vulnerable and facilitate a place of lasting recovery and restoration Our charitable purposes under the Charities Act align with the relief and support of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. Our current activities include. -‘The Programme’, which is a community service for women overcoming life controlling issues such as drug and alcohol add…

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Searchlight Scotland 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: 21 September 2018
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Searchlight Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Searchlight Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Searchlight 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 Searchlight 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 Searchlight Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Searchlight Scotland as a registered charity (number SC048715) 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 Searchlight Scotland's charity number?: Searchlight Scotland's charity number is SC048715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048715?: Search SC048715 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 Searchlight Scotland do?: The charity’s objectives are as follows. Our mission is to carry light to those living in the darkest situations of our society. We are dedicated to reaching out and bringing hope to the most vulnerable and facilitate a place of lasting recovery and restoration Our charitable purposes under the Charities Act align with the relief and support of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. Our current activities include. -‘The Programme’, which is a community service for women overcoming life controlling issues such as drug and alcohol add…
Does Searchlight Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Searchlight 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 Searchlight Scotland?: Searchlight Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://searchlightscotland.org. 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 Searchlight Scotland registered as a charity?: Searchlight Scotland was entered on the register on 21 September 2018.

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.