Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Smile Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.
Smile Scotland (number SC044981) 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 Smile Scotland do?
We empower people with the skills, knowledge, confidence & experience to overcome the barriers that they face when getting into, or sustaining, employment. We doing this in order that they can avoid living in poverty & can sustain positive mental & physical health & well-being. How: Understanding all aspects of the workplace, including Health & Safety. Understanding the needs & expectations of employers, colleagues, customers, & self. Recognising barriers to employment & how to overcome them in order to sustain employment. Making use of positive, solution-focussed approaches with short-, med…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Smile Scotland
Answers Smile 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”.
Where does Smile Scotland's money come from?
Smile Scotland reported £696k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £650k (93%), other income £46k (7%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£650k · 93%
Other income£46k · 7%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Smile Scotland (SCIO)
Where it says it operates
Aberdeen
What causes is Smile Scotland registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Smile Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Smile 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.
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The register data used for this profile lists Smile Scotland as a registered charity (number SC044981) 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 Smile Scotland's charity number?
Smile Scotland's charity number is SC044981. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044981?
Search SC044981 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 Smile Scotland do?
We empower people with the skills, knowledge, confidence & experience to overcome the barriers that they face when getting into, or sustaining, employment. We doing this in order that they can avoid living in poverty & can sustain positive mental & physical health & well-being. How: Understanding all aspects of the workplace, including Health & Safety. Understanding the needs & expectations of employers, colleagues, customers, & self. Recognising barriers to employment & how to overcome them in order to sustain employment. Making use of positive, solution-focussed approaches with short-, med…
Does Smile Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smile 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 Smile Scotland?
Smile Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://smilescotland.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 Smile Scotland's money come from?
Smile Scotland reported £696k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £650k (93%), other income £46k (7%).
When was Smile Scotland registered as a charity?
Smile Scotland was entered on the register on 8 July 2014.