--- title: "Linwood Community Childcare — check charity number SC008450 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Linwood Community Childcare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008450. the advancement of education charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/linwood-community-childcare retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:00:46.224Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Linwood Community Childcare is a registered charity (number SC008450) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £562,578 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Linwood Community Childcare? Registered charity number SC008450 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £562,578 ## What does Linwood Community Childcare do? To operate a nursery and out of school care to support early learning and childcare. ## What causes is Linwood Community Childcare registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Linwood Community Childcare yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Linwood Community Childcare 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=linwood-community-childcare&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Linwood Community Childcare a legitimate charity? Yes. Linwood Community Childcare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008450) 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 Linwood Community Childcare's charity number? Linwood Community Childcare's charity number is SC008450. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008450? Search SC008450 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 Linwood Community Childcare do? To operate a nursery and out of school care to support early learning and childcare. Does Linwood Community Childcare have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Linwood Community Childcare. 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 Linwood Community Childcare? Linwood Community Childcare does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC008450).