--- title: "Educate The kids — check charity number SC027998 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Educate The kids a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027998. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/educate-the-kids retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:51:38.727Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Educate The kids is a registered charity (number SC027998) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £271,752 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Educate The kids? Registered charity number SC027998 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £271,752 Website [www.educatethekids.com](http://www.educatethekids.com/) ## What does Educate The kids do? Provide education for children living in poverty in Africa ## What causes is Educate The kids registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Educate The kids yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Educate The kids 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=educate-the-kids&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.educatethekids.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Educate The kids a legitimate charity? Yes. Educate The kids is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027998) 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 Educate The kids's charity number? Educate The kids's charity number is SC027998. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027998? Search SC027998 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 Educate The kids do? Provide education for children living in poverty in Africa Does Educate The kids have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Educate The kids. 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 Educate The kids? Educate The kids's website is http://www.educatethekids.com — 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 2026-08-07, 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=SC027998).