--- title: "One Parent Families Scotland — check charity number SC006403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is One Parent Families Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006403. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/one-parent-families-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:32:13.670Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer One Parent Families Scotland is a registered charity (number SC006403) 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 £2,994,544 (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 One Parent Families Scotland? Registered charity number SC006403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,994,544 Website [www.opfs.org.uk](http://www.opfs.org.uk/) ## What does One Parent Families Scotland do? We support family wellbeing, empower single parents with the right advice and information, and enable parents to access training, employment and education. Our national advice and information service, and family hubs in six local areas, reach thousands of single parent families each year. We campaign for improvements in the here and now and for structural and systemic change alongside single parents who are experts in their dual role of caregiving and providing for their children. ## What causes is One Parent Families 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 One Parent Families Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. One Parent Families 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=one-parent-families-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.opfs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is One Parent Families Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. One Parent Families Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006403) 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 One Parent Families Scotland's charity number? One Parent Families Scotland's charity number is SC006403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006403? Search SC006403 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 One Parent Families Scotland do? We support family wellbeing, empower single parents with the right advice and information, and enable parents to access training, employment and education. Our national advice and information service, and family hubs in six local areas, reach thousands of single parent families each year. We campaign for improvements in the here and now and for structural and systemic change alongside single parents who are experts in their dual role of caregiving and providing for their children. Does One Parent Families Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for One Parent Families 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 One Parent Families Scotland? One Parent Families Scotland's website is http://www.opfs.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=SC006403).