--- title: "Somebody Cares Scotland — charity SC034820 | CharityCompare" description: "Somebody Cares Scotland (charity SC034820): income £1.8m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somebody-cares-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-07T23:13:31.526Z 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. SC034820SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SC # Somebody Cares Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Somebody Cares Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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](http://www.somebodycaresscotland.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC034820) Work at Somebody Cares Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=somebody-cares-scotland&type=claim&name=Somebody%20Cares%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Somebody Cares Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,766,412 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,739,944 Registered charity number SC034820 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Aberdeen Website [www.somebodycaresscotland.org](http://www.somebodycaresscotland.org/) Quick answer Somebody Cares Scotland (number SC034820) 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 Somebody Cares Scotland do? Founded in 2002, our mission focuses on providing immediate relief and practical, holistic support to those experiencing hardship in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. We are driven by our vision of creating a community where compassion eliminates poverty, guided by three fundamental values that shape everything we do: Compassion, Dignity and Community. Through these principles, we continue to build bridges of support and kindness throughout our region. Leveraging our proven track record and established presence in the community, our purpose is to be the go-to charity for anyone facing hards… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Somebody Cares Scotland Answers Somebody Cares 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 Somebody Cares Scotland's money come from? Somebody Cares Scotland reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £1.1m (72%), other income £413k (27%), charitable activities £8,717 (1%). - Trading and fundraising events£1.1m · 72% - Other income£413k · 27% - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£8,717 · 1% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 13 August 2003 Also known as Somebody Cares SCIO Where it says it operates Aberdeen ## What causes is Somebody Cares Scotland registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somebody Cares Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Somebody Cares 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Somebody Cares 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. [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=somebody-cares-scotland&type=claim&name=Somebody%20Cares%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](http://www.somebodycaresscotland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somebody Cares Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Somebody Cares Scotland as a registered charity (number SC034820) 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 Somebody Cares Scotland's charity number? Somebody Cares Scotland's charity number is SC034820. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034820? Search SC034820 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 Somebody Cares Scotland do? Founded in 2002, our mission focuses on providing immediate relief and practical, holistic support to those experiencing hardship in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. We are driven by our vision of creating a community where compassion eliminates poverty, guided by three fundamental values that shape everything we do: Compassion, Dignity and Community. Through these principles, we continue to build bridges of support and kindness throughout our region. Leveraging our proven track record and established presence in the community, our purpose is to be the go-to charity for anyone facing hards… Does Somebody Cares Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somebody Cares 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 Somebody Cares Scotland? Somebody Cares Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.somebodycaresscotland.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. Where does Somebody Cares Scotland's money come from? Somebody Cares Scotland reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £1.1m (72%), other income £413k (27%), charitable activities £8,717 (1%). When was Somebody Cares Scotland registered as a charity? Somebody Cares Scotland was entered on the register on 13 August 2003. 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=SC034820).