--- title: "Fostering Compassion, SCIO — check charity number SC046975 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fostering Compassion, SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046975. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fostering-compassion-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:06:33.722Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fostering Compassion, SCIO is a registered charity (number SC046975) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £105,946 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Fostering Compassion, SCIO? Registered charity number SC046975 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £105,946 Website [www.fosteringcompassion.org](http://www.fosteringcompassion.org/) ## What does Fostering Compassion, SCIO do? We work with children who have suffered trauma, abuse, neglect and poverty affecting mental, physical and emotional wellbeing providing much needed support through animal themed workshops, activities and Support Sessions designed for positive wellbeing. Our unique approach, through the medium of animals, sees us sharing stories of rescued animals with the children, to help encourage compassionate and empathetic behaviour towards all living beings. Our activities include care experienced and vulnerable children in foster care and kinship care, those under protection orders, those on the cusp o… ## What causes is Fostering Compassion, SCIO registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fostering Compassion, SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fostering Compassion, SCIO 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=fostering-compassion-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fosteringcompassion.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fostering Compassion, SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Fostering Compassion, SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046975) 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 Fostering Compassion, SCIO's charity number? Fostering Compassion, SCIO's charity number is SC046975. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046975? Search SC046975 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 Fostering Compassion, SCIO do? We work with children who have suffered trauma, abuse, neglect and poverty affecting mental, physical and emotional wellbeing providing much needed support through animal themed workshops, activities and Support Sessions designed for positive wellbeing. Our unique approach, through the medium of animals, sees us sharing stories of rescued animals with the children, to help encourage compassionate and empathetic behaviour towards all living beings. Our activities include care experienced and vulnerable children in foster care and kinship care, those under protection orders, those on the cusp o… Does Fostering Compassion, SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fostering Compassion, SCIO. 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 Fostering Compassion, SCIO? Fostering Compassion, SCIO's website is http://www.fosteringcompassion.org — 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=SC046975).