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Registered charity · No. SC044467Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

The Silver Line Helpline

The Silver Line Helpline is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

The Silver Line Helpline is a registered charity (number SC044467) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC044467
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland

What the charity does

To promote the protection of older people and in particular (1) To set up and maintain telephone lines or other means of communication or correspondence to assist older people in danger, suffering isolation, or being abused physically, sexually, mentally or financially (2) To help older people who are in danger or in need of financial, medical, protective or like assistance and to give such older people advice, guidance and comfort. and (3) To befriend and support isolated older people.

Registered causes

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Silver Line Helpline is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Silver Line Helpline a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Silver Line Helpline is a registered charity (number SC044467) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Silver Line Helpline do?
To promote the protection of older people and in particular (1) To set up and maintain telephone lines or other means of communication or correspondence to assist older people in danger, suffering isolation, or being abused physically, sexually, mentally or financially (2) To help older people who are in danger or in need of financial, medical, protective or like assistance and to give such older people advice, guidance and comfort. and (3) To befriend and support isolated older people.
How can I donate to The Silver Line Helpline?
The Silver Line Helpline's website is http://www.thesilverline.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.