--- title: "KidsOR — check charity number SC048523 | CharityCompare" description: "Is KidsOR a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048523. the advancement of health charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kidsor retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:58:05.518Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer KidsOR is a registered charity (number SC048523) 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 health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £9,520,644 (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 KidsOR? Registered charity number SC048523 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £9,520,644 Website [www.kidsor.org](http://www.kidsor.org/) ## What does KidsOR do? We work directly with Ministries of Health, local surgeons and their teams to transform operating rooms, pre-op and post-op rooms in their hospitals into dedicated spaces for children's surgery. All equipment needed is shipped from our warehouse in Dundee, Scotland. A team of KidsOR expert will meet the equipment when it arrives to help the local teams unload, set up and commission the medical equipment. Once the installation is finished, we keep in touch to offer any support needed with maintenance and replacement parts. We also provide surgical scholarships as well as specialised training f… ## What causes is KidsOR registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for KidsOR yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. KidsOR 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=kidsor&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kidsor.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is KidsOR a legitimate charity? Yes. KidsOR is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048523) 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 KidsOR's charity number? KidsOR's charity number is SC048523. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048523? Search SC048523 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 KidsOR do? We work directly with Ministries of Health, local surgeons and their teams to transform operating rooms, pre-op and post-op rooms in their hospitals into dedicated spaces for children's surgery. All equipment needed is shipped from our warehouse in Dundee, Scotland. A team of KidsOR expert will meet the equipment when it arrives to help the local teams unload, set up and commission the medical equipment. Once the installation is finished, we keep in touch to offer any support needed with maintenance and replacement parts. We also provide surgical scholarships as well as specialised training f… Does KidsOR have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for KidsOR. 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 KidsOR? KidsOR's website is http://www.kidsor.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=SC048523).