--- title: "Make Seconds Count — check charity number SC048268 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Make Seconds Count a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048268. 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/make-seconds-count retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:49:33.890Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Make Seconds Count is a registered charity (number SC048268) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £649,463 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Make Seconds Count? Registered charity number SC048268 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £649,463 Website [www.make2ndscount.co.uk](http://www.make2ndscount.co.uk/) ## What does Make Seconds Count do? We are Make 2nds Count is a patient and family focused charity dedicated to giving hope to women and men living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Research into secondary breast cancer is underfunded. We are committed to funding secondary breast cancer research which can contribute to advancing an increased quality of life for patients. Our in-person and online Support programme helps our community with information sharing, practical advice and support, wellbeing activities and facilitating peer-to-peer friendship groups. Education is key to everything that we do and we aim to rais… ## What causes is Make Seconds Count registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Make Seconds Count yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Make Seconds Count 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=make-seconds-count&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.make2ndscount.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Make Seconds Count a legitimate charity? Yes. Make Seconds Count is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048268) 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 Make Seconds Count's charity number? Make Seconds Count's charity number is SC048268. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048268? Search SC048268 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 Make Seconds Count do? We are Make 2nds Count is a patient and family focused charity dedicated to giving hope to women and men living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Research into secondary breast cancer is underfunded. We are committed to funding secondary breast cancer research which can contribute to advancing an increased quality of life for patients. Our in-person and online Support programme helps our community with information sharing, practical advice and support, wellbeing activities and facilitating peer-to-peer friendship groups. Education is key to everything that we do and we aim to rais… Does Make Seconds Count have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Make Seconds Count. 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 Make Seconds Count? Make Seconds Count's website is http://www.make2ndscount.co.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=SC048268).