Is Ssf a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ssf as a registered charity (number SC017744) 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 Ssf's charity number?

Ssf's charity number is SC017744. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017744?

Search SC017744 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 Ssf have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ssf. 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 Ssf?

Ssf's website listed in our register data is http://www.safestrongandfree.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.

When was Ssf registered as a charity?

Ssf was entered on the register on 9 January 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC017744Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Ssf

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

Ssf is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Ssf?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £132,517
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £155,331
Registered charity number: SC017744
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.safestrongandfree.org.uk

Quick answer

Ssf (number SC017744) 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 Ssf do?

Safe Strong & Free is a Scottish children’s charity set up to help children and young people grow up safe, confident and respected. We focus on prevention, education and early intervention, working to stop harm before it happens rather than responding after it has occurred. We deliver age-appropriate workshops and resources for early years, schools and communities that support children to understand personal safety, bullying, boundaries, emotions, online safety, inclusion and their rights. Our work helps children develop the skills, language and confidence to recognise unsafe or unkind behav…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ssf

Answers Ssf 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: 9 January 1991
Also known as: Safe Strong And Free Project
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Ssf registered for?

any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ssf yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ssf. 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 Ssf?

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 Ssf a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ssf as a registered charity (number SC017744) 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 Ssf's charity number?: Ssf's charity number is SC017744. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017744?: Search SC017744 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 Ssf do?: Safe Strong & Free is a Scottish children’s charity set up to help children and young people grow up safe, confident and respected. We focus on prevention, education and early intervention, working to stop harm before it happens rather than responding after it has occurred. We deliver age-appropriate workshops and resources for early years, schools and communities that support children to understand personal safety, bullying, boundaries, emotions, online safety, inclusion and their rights. Our work helps children develop the skills, language and confidence to recognise unsafe or unkind behav…
Does Ssf have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ssf. 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 Ssf?: Ssf's website listed in our register data is http://www.safestrongandfree.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.
When was Ssf registered as a charity?: Ssf was entered on the register on 9 January 1991.

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.