Icarus
Icarus is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Icarus?
- Registered charity number
- SC049263
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £101,715
- Website
- www.icaruscharity.org
What does Icarus do?
The charity was established to ensure that everyone who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces or any member of their family who is experiencing mental health problems is able to, quickly and easily, access and receive appropriate, effective treatment and support. We do this by providing mental health care and support specifically tailored to the unique needs of veterans and their families. We focus on promoting mental well-being and resilience and on fostering a sense of connection and support for those in need. We provide a range of conventional and complimentary psychothera…
What causes is Icarus registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Icarus yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Icarus 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 Icarus a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Icarus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049263) 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 Icarus's charity number?
- Icarus's charity number is SC049263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC049263?
- Search SC049263 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 Icarus do?
- The charity was established to ensure that everyone who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces or any member of their family who is experiencing mental health problems is able to, quickly and easily, access and receive appropriate, effective treatment and support. We do this by providing mental health care and support specifically tailored to the unique needs of veterans and their families. We focus on promoting mental well-being and resilience and on fostering a sense of connection and support for those in need. We provide a range of conventional and complimentary psychothera…
- Does Icarus have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Icarus. 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 Icarus?
- Icarus's website is http://www.icaruscharity.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.