Is The Starfish Way a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Starfish Way as a registered charity (number SC051572) 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 Starfish Way's charity number?

The Starfish Way's charity number is SC051572. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051572?

Search SC051572 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 Starfish Way have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Starfish Way. 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 Starfish Way?

The Starfish Way's website listed in our register data is http://www.thestarfishway.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 Starfish Way registered as a charity?

The Starfish Way was entered on the register on 8 February 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051572SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Starfish Way

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

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

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What are the key facts about The Starfish Way?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £214,801
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £228,258
Registered charity number: SC051572
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.thestarfishway.co.uk

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The Starfish Way (number SC051572) 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 Starfish Way do?

Starfish Way provides support to the region’s most vulnerable young people struggling with mental health, poverty and inequality who, without intervention, face negative life destinations. Our holistic programmes promote positive mental and physical health, provides education, independent living skills and employability support to maximise positive and sustainable life outcomes. Responding to the changing needs of young people with additional support needs (ASN), we tailor programmes to equip with the confidence and resilience to be happy and thrive. These personalised programmes are the…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Starfish Way

Answers The Starfish Way 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: 8 February 2022
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is The Starfish Way registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Starfish Way yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Starfish Way a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Starfish Way as a registered charity (number SC051572) 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 Starfish Way's charity number?: The Starfish Way's charity number is SC051572. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051572?: Search SC051572 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 Starfish Way do?: Starfish Way provides support to the region’s most vulnerable young people struggling with mental health, poverty and inequality who, without intervention, face negative life destinations. Our holistic programmes promote positive mental and physical health, provides education, independent living skills and employability support to maximise positive and sustainable life outcomes. Responding to the changing needs of young people with additional support needs (ASN), we tailor programmes to equip with the confidence and resilience to be happy and thrive. These personalised programmes are the…
Does The Starfish Way have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Starfish Way. 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 Starfish Way?: The Starfish Way's website listed in our register data is http://www.thestarfishway.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 Starfish Way registered as a charity?: The Starfish Way was entered on the register on 8 February 2022.

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.