--- title: "East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau — check charity number SC008170 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008170. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-kilbride-citizens-advice-bureau retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:06:58.863Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity (number SC008170) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £339,048 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau? Registered charity number SC008170 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £339,048 ## What does East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau do? The charity is set up to provide a free, confidential and impartial advice service to the local community. Staff and volunteers are required to complete Citizens Advice Scotland advisor training. The charity has a presence at various locations within the community and is in attendance at various events. ## What causes is East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=east-kilbride-citizens-advice-bureau&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity? Yes. East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008170) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number? East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is SC008170. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008170? Search SC008170 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 East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau do? The charity is set up to provide a free, confidential and impartial advice service to the local community. Staff and volunteers are required to complete Citizens Advice Scotland advisor training. The charity has a presence at various locations within the community and is in attendance at various events. Does East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau? East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC008170).