--- title: "Forces Support Limited — check charity number SC046146 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forces Support Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046146. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charit" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forces-support-limited-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:48:25.002Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forces Support Limited is a registered charity (number SC046146) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,288,562 (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 Forces Support Limited? Registered charity number SC046146 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,288,562 Website [www.forcessupport.org.uk](http://www.forcessupport.org.uk/) ## What does Forces Support Limited do? 2. 1 The objects of the Charity are to carry on activities with the aim of providing for: 2.1.1 The relief and support of families and dependants of service personnel killed on active service by such charitable means as the trustees from time to time think fit. 2.1.2 The relief of former service personnel, their families and dependants who are in need through financial hardship or other disadvantage by the provision of housing and other forms of charitable support 2.2 This provision may be amended by special resolution but only with the prior written consent of the Charity Commission ## What causes is Forces Support Limited registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forces Support Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forces Support Limited 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=forces-support-limited-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.forcessupport.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forces Support Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Forces Support Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046146) 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 Forces Support Limited's charity number? Forces Support Limited's charity number is SC046146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046146? Search SC046146 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 Forces Support Limited do? 2. 1 The objects of the Charity are to carry on activities with the aim of providing for: 2.1.1 The relief and support of families and dependants of service personnel killed on active service by such charitable means as the trustees from time to time think fit. 2.1.2 The relief of former service personnel, their families and dependants who are in need through financial hardship or other disadvantage by the provision of housing and other forms of charitable support 2.2 This provision may be amended by special resolution but only with the prior written consent of the Charity Commission Does Forces Support Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forces Support Limited. 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 Forces Support Limited? Forces Support Limited's website is http://www.forcessupport.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=SC046146).