--- title: "Family Lives — check charity number SC047967 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Family Lives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047967. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/family-lives retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:55:10.368Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Family Lives is a registered charity (number SC047967) 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; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £2,285,000 (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 Family Lives? Registered charity number SC047967 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,285,000 Website [www.familylives.org.uk](http://www.familylives.org.uk/) ## What does Family Lives do? The objects for which the Company is established are:- (1) to promote, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical, of family members and families. (2) to advance public education in and promote research into the psychological, legal, medical or other problems and experiences of family members and families and to disseminate the useful results of such research. and (3) to relieve poverty among family members and families, In particular by the provision of an advice and information service for those unable to access such resources. ## What causes is Family Lives registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Family Lives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Family Lives 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=family-lives&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.familylives.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Family Lives a legitimate charity? Yes. Family Lives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047967) 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 Family Lives's charity number? Family Lives's charity number is SC047967. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047967? Search SC047967 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 Family Lives do? The objects for which the Company is established are:- (1) to promote, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical, of family members and families. (2) to advance public education in and promote research into the psychological, legal, medical or other problems and experiences of family members and families and to disseminate the useful results of such research. and (3) to relieve poverty among family members and families, In particular by the provision of an advice and information service for those unable to access such resources. Does Family Lives have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family Lives. 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 Family Lives? Family Lives's website is http://www.familylives.org.uk — 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=SC047967).