Is The Ark a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Ark as a registered charity (number SC035832) 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 The Ark's charity number?

The Ark's charity number is SC035832. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035832?

Search SC035832 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 The Ark have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ark. 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 The Ark?

The Ark's website listed in our register data is http://www.ayrark.co.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 The Ark registered as a charity?

The Ark was entered on the register on 22 November 2005.

Registered charity · No. SC035832Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Ark

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

The Ark is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about The Ark?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £102,561
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £114,842
Registered charity number: SC035832
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: www.ayrark.co.uk

Quick answer

The Ark (number SC035832) 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 The Ark do?

The aim of The Ayr Ark is to Engage, Equip and Empower young people with everything that they need to meet the many challenges they face whether at school or in their home life. We do this through one to one mentoring at schools and by offering a safe space within our premises for young people to come along and take part in weekly events organised throughout the academic year with special trips and daily activities being held during the holidays.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ark

Answers The Ark gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 November 2005
Also known as: Ayr Ark
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is The Ark registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ark yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ark a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Ark as a registered charity (number SC035832) 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 The Ark's charity number?: The Ark's charity number is SC035832. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035832?: Search SC035832 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 The Ark do?: The aim of The Ayr Ark is to Engage, Equip and Empower young people with everything that they need to meet the many challenges they face whether at school or in their home life. We do this through one to one mentoring at schools and by offering a safe space within our premises for young people to come along and take part in weekly events organised throughout the academic year with special trips and daily activities being held during the holidays.
Does The Ark have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ark. 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 The Ark?: The Ark's website listed in our register data is http://www.ayrark.co.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 The Ark registered as a charity?: The Ark was entered on the register on 22 November 2005.

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.