Is Dr Bell's Family Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dr Bell's Family Centre as a registered charity (number SC037216) 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre's charity number?

Dr Bell's Family Centre's charity number is SC037216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037216?

Search SC037216 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr Bell's Family Centre. 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre?

Dr Bell's Family Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.drbells.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 Dr Bell's Family Centre registered as a charity?

Dr Bell's Family Centre was entered on the register on 15 February 2006.

Registered charity · No. SC037216Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Dr Bell's Family Centre

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

Dr Bell's Family Centre is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Dr Bell's Family Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £364,932
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £358,745
Registered charity number: SC037216
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.drbells.co.uk

Quick answer

Dr Bell's Family Centre (number SC037216) 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre do?

Provide a lifeline to hundreds of families navigating complex and often challenging circumstances. From early years support to parental wellbeing and community connection, we’ve remained a safe and trusted space. ? Over 600 families engaged with our services throughout the year ? More than 1,000 healthy meals provided through our community lunch programme ? Increased support through our Holiday Programmes, with support from funders we have been able to offer additional opportunities including an Easter Programme, Halloween parties and breakfast support during our Summer programme ? 25 parents…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dr Bell's Family Centre

Answers Dr Bell's Family Centre 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: 15 February 2006
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Dr Bell's Family Centre registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dr Bell's Family Centre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dr Bell's Family Centre. 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dr Bell's Family Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dr Bell's Family Centre as a registered charity (number SC037216) 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre's charity number?: Dr Bell's Family Centre's charity number is SC037216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037216?: Search SC037216 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre do?: Provide a lifeline to hundreds of families navigating complex and often challenging circumstances. From early years support to parental wellbeing and community connection, we’ve remained a safe and trusted space. ? Over 600 families engaged with our services throughout the year ? More than 1,000 healthy meals provided through our community lunch programme ? Increased support through our Holiday Programmes, with support from funders we have been able to offer additional opportunities including an Easter Programme, Halloween parties and breakfast support during our Summer programme ? 25 parents…
Does Dr Bell's Family Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr Bell's Family Centre. 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 Dr Bell's Family Centre?: Dr Bell's Family Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.drbells.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 Dr Bell's Family Centre registered as a charity?: Dr Bell's Family Centre was entered on the register on 15 February 2006.

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.