--- title: "Energy Aid — check charity number SC046718 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Energy Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046718. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/energy-aid retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:45:11.619Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Energy Aid is a registered charity (number SC046718) 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 health; 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 Energy Aid? Registered charity number SC046718 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Angus ## What does Energy Aid do? Alleviate fuel poverty locally for the elderly. ## What causes is Energy Aid registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Energy Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Energy Aid 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=energy-aid&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Energy Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Energy Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046718) 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 Energy Aid's charity number? Energy Aid's charity number is SC046718. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046718? Search SC046718 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 Energy Aid do? Alleviate fuel poverty locally for the elderly. Does Energy Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Energy Aid. 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 Energy Aid? Energy Aid 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=SC046718).