Is Empower a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Empower as a registered charity (number SC029250) 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 Empower's charity number?

Empower's charity number is SC029250. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029250?

Search SC029250 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 Empower have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Empower. 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 Empower?

Empower's website listed in our register data is http://www.partnersinplay.org.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 Empower registered as a charity?

Empower was entered on the register on 12 May 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029250Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Empower

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

Empower is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Empower?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £899,855
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £868,256
Registered charity number: SC029250
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire
Website: www.partnersinplay.org.uk

Quick answer

Empower (number SC029250) 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 Empower do?

The charity provides care, respite, recreational and support services for children, young people and adults with additional support needs and disabilities. Its aim is to improve wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, while supporting families and carers. Services are delivered through person-centred 1:1 support, group activities, day opportunities, clubs, holiday programmes and adult support services, including 24-hour care where required. The charity works closely with families, local authorities and partner organisations to ensure services are safe, accessible and tailored to individ…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Empower

Answers Empower 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”.

Where does Empower's money come from?

Empower reported £900k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £900k (100%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£900k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 May 1999
Also known as: Empower Care Scotland Ltd
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Empower registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Empower yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Empower. 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 Empower?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Empower a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Empower as a registered charity (number SC029250) 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 Empower's charity number?: Empower's charity number is SC029250. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029250?: Search SC029250 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 Empower do?: The charity provides care, respite, recreational and support services for children, young people and adults with additional support needs and disabilities. Its aim is to improve wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, while supporting families and carers. Services are delivered through person-centred 1:1 support, group activities, day opportunities, clubs, holiday programmes and adult support services, including 24-hour care where required. The charity works closely with families, local authorities and partner organisations to ensure services are safe, accessible and tailored to individ…
Does Empower have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Empower. 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 Empower?: Empower's website listed in our register data is http://www.partnersinplay.org.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.
Where does Empower's money come from?: Empower reported £900k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £900k (100%).
When was Empower registered as a charity?: Empower was entered on the register on 12 May 1999.

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.