Is Shared Parenting Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shared Parenting Scotland as a registered charity (number SC042817) 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 Shared Parenting Scotland's charity number?

Shared Parenting Scotland's charity number is SC042817. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042817?

Search SC042817 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 Shared Parenting Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shared Parenting 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 Shared Parenting Scotland?

Shared Parenting Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.sharedparenting.scot. 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 Shared Parenting Scotland registered as a charity?

Shared Parenting Scotland was entered on the register on 20 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042817SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Shared Parenting Scotland

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

Shared Parenting Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Shared Parenting Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £212,588
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £208,684
Registered charity number: SC042817
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.sharedparenting.scot

Quick answer

Shared Parenting Scotland (number SC042817) 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 Shared Parenting Scotland do?

For the relief of parents and their children and other close family members living in Scotland or having a family member in Scotland who are suffering from the consequences of divorce or separation by providing advice, assistance and other support and, in so doing, helping parents stay in touch with their children after divorce or separation. - To further the emotional development of children in Scotland whose parents have divorced or separated by encouraging shared parenting arrangements which enable such children to have continuing and meaningful relationships with both their parents.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shared Parenting Scotland

Answers Shared Parenting 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: 20 December 2011
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Shared Parenting Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shared Parenting Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shared Parenting 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 Shared Parenting Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shared Parenting Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shared Parenting Scotland as a registered charity (number SC042817) 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 Shared Parenting Scotland's charity number?: Shared Parenting Scotland's charity number is SC042817. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042817?: Search SC042817 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 Shared Parenting Scotland do?: For the relief of parents and their children and other close family members living in Scotland or having a family member in Scotland who are suffering from the consequences of divorce or separation by providing advice, assistance and other support and, in so doing, helping parents stay in touch with their children after divorce or separation. - To further the emotional development of children in Scotland whose parents have divorced or separated by encouraging shared parenting arrangements which enable such children to have continuing and meaningful relationships with both their parents.
Does Shared Parenting Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shared Parenting 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 Shared Parenting Scotland?: Shared Parenting Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.sharedparenting.scot. 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 Shared Parenting Scotland registered as a charity?: Shared Parenting Scotland was entered on the register on 20 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.