Forth Sector
Forth Sector is a registered charity in Scotland working in 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, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Forth Sector?
- Registered charity number
- SC016414
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £476,873
- Website
- www.forthsector.org.uk
What does Forth Sector do?
Forth Sector is a charity based in Edinburgh whose purpose is to relieve the suffering and distress of individuals with mental health problems, those recovering from mental illness or who otherwise face social exclusion, the effect of which is to limit their opportunities for meaningful employment by the establishment and operation of supported work schemes and by the provision of various facilities and services in the community and to relieve the need of such persons.
What causes is Forth Sector registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Forth Sector yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forth Sector 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Forth Sector a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Forth Sector is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016414) 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 Forth Sector's charity number?
- Forth Sector's charity number is SC016414. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC016414?
- Search SC016414 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 Forth Sector do?
- Forth Sector is a charity based in Edinburgh whose purpose is to relieve the suffering and distress of individuals with mental health problems, those recovering from mental illness or who otherwise face social exclusion, the effect of which is to limit their opportunities for meaningful employment by the establishment and operation of supported work schemes and by the provision of various facilities and services in the community and to relieve the need of such persons.
- Does Forth Sector have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forth Sector. 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 Forth Sector?
- Forth Sector's website is http://www.forthsector.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.