--- title: "Sidekick — charity SC050513 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Sidekick (charity SC050513): income £30,297 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sidekick retrieved: 2026-10-07T15:56:13.115Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC050513SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) S # Sidekick Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Sidekick 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.sidekickcharity.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050513) Work at Sidekick? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sidekick&type=claim&name=Sidekick) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Sidekick? Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05 £30,297 Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05 £34,541 Registered charity number SC050513 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Argyll And Bute Website [www.sidekickcharity.org](https://www.sidekickcharity.org/) Quick answer Sidekick (number SC050513) 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 Sidekick do? Our charity is based on Islay and Jura, we help people with additional support needs to enhance their lives through activities and resources that encourage greater inclusion and opportunities. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sidekick Answers Sidekick gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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 8 October 2020 Where it says it operates Argyll And Bute ## What causes is Sidekick 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 Sidekick yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sidekick. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Sidekick? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sidekick&type=claim&name=Sidekick) [Visit charity website](https://www.sidekickcharity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sidekick a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Sidekick as a registered charity (number SC050513) 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 Sidekick's charity number? Sidekick's charity number is SC050513. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050513? Search SC050513 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 Sidekick do? Our charity is based on Islay and Jura, we help people with additional support needs to enhance their lives through activities and resources that encourage greater inclusion and opportunities. Does Sidekick have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sidekick. 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 Sidekick? Sidekick's website listed in our register data is https://www.sidekickcharity.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 Sidekick registered as a charity? Sidekick was entered on the register on 8 October 2020. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC050513).