Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Fcss is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Fcss (number SC049318) 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 Fcss do?
We provide flexible early learning and school age childcare for families with children of all ages. The flexibility of our model means that parents can book by the hour, pay as they go and use their funded entitlement flexibly as well. We also provide numerous clubs for children with Additional Support Needs across Aberdeenshire. All of our services are designed to remove childcare as a barrier to working, studying or accessing respite.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fcss
Answers Fcss 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 Fcss's money come from?
Fcss reported £3.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.1m (100%), other income £111 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£3.1m · 100%
Other income£111 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland SCIO
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Fcss registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Fcss yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fcss.
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The register data used for this profile lists Fcss as a registered charity (number SC049318) 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 Fcss's charity number?
Fcss's charity number is SC049318. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Fcss do?
We provide flexible early learning and school age childcare for families with children of all ages. The flexibility of our model means that parents can book by the hour, pay as they go and use their funded entitlement flexibly as well. We also provide numerous clubs for children with Additional Support Needs across Aberdeenshire. All of our services are designed to remove childcare as a barrier to working, studying or accessing respite.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fcss. 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 Fcss?
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Where does Fcss's money come from?
Fcss reported £3.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.1m (100%), other income £111 (0%).