--- title: "Kids in Mind — check charity number SC054601 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kids in Mind a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054601. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kids-in-mind-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:40.081Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kids in Mind is a registered charity (number SC054601) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 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 Kids in Mind? Registered charity number SC054601 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Location Outwith Scotland Website [www.kidsinmind.uk](http://www.kidsinmind.uk/) ## What does Kids in Mind do? (i) to promote the preservation of good mental health in particular by enabling and empowering everyone experiencing mental health problems to live with, manage and recover from their condition (ii) to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and physical education and leisure time occupations in the UK and British Isles such facilities to be provided for persons who by reason of youth age infirmity or recreation or disablement poverty or social or economic circumstances may have need of such facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the benef… ## What causes is Kids in Mind registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kids in Mind yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kids in Mind 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=kids-in-mind-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kidsinmind.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kids in Mind a legitimate charity? Yes. Kids in Mind is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054601) 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 Kids in Mind's charity number? Kids in Mind's charity number is SC054601. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054601? Search SC054601 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 Kids in Mind do? (i) to promote the preservation of good mental health in particular by enabling and empowering everyone experiencing mental health problems to live with, manage and recover from their condition (ii) to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and physical education and leisure time occupations in the UK and British Isles such facilities to be provided for persons who by reason of youth age infirmity or recreation or disablement poverty or social or economic circumstances may have need of such facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the benef… Does Kids in Mind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kids in Mind. 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 Kids in Mind? Kids in Mind's website is http://www.kidsinmind.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=SC054601).