--- title: "Money Advice Scotland — check charity number SC005663 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Money Advice Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005663. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/money-advice-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:34.260Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Money Advice Scotland is a registered charity (number SC005663) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £875,422 (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 Money Advice Scotland? Registered charity number SC005663 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £875,422 Website [www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk](http://www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/) ## What does Money Advice Scotland do? The principal activity of the company during the year continued to be that of promoting and championing free, independent, impartial, confidential money advice and financial inclusion and providing second-tier support (in money advice) and membership services. ## What causes is Money Advice Scotland registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Money Advice Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Money Advice Scotland 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=money-advice-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Money Advice Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Money Advice Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005663) 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 Money Advice Scotland's charity number? Money Advice Scotland's charity number is SC005663. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005663? Search SC005663 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 Money Advice Scotland do? The principal activity of the company during the year continued to be that of promoting and championing free, independent, impartial, confidential money advice and financial inclusion and providing second-tier support (in money advice) and membership services. Does Money Advice Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Money Advice Scotland. 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 Money Advice Scotland? Money Advice Scotland's website is http://www.moneyadvicescotland.org.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=SC005663).