--- title: "Encept — check charity number SC051815 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Encept a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051815. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/encept retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:24:32.109Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Encept is a registered charity (number SC051815) 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 saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Encept? Registered charity number SC051815 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Fife ## What does Encept do? The purpose of ENCEPT is to help communities and individuals in the East Neuk prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies in a way that complements the work of the emergency services, and promotes safety to the most vulnerable ## What causes is Encept registered for? the advancement of educationthe saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Encept yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Encept 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=encept&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Encept a legitimate charity? Yes. Encept is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051815) 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 Encept's charity number? Encept's charity number is SC051815. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051815? Search SC051815 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 Encept do? The purpose of ENCEPT is to help communities and individuals in the East Neuk prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies in a way that complements the work of the emergency services, and promotes safety to the most vulnerable Does Encept have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Encept. 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 Encept? Encept 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=SC051815).