Options in Life
Options in Life is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Fife.
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What are the key facts about Options in Life?
- Registered charity number
- SC042319
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Fife
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £478,696
- Website
- www.optionsinlife.org
What does Options in Life do?
Options In Life provides advocacy and support for young adults who have a learning disability and complex additional needs, and those who care for them. The Charity promotes education, training and healthy living, whilst helping our young people to develop personal, life and employability skills. By running daily group activities and outings, supported by our own staff, our aim is to bring out the best in people by supporting them to make friends, develop social interaction and communication skills, build self esteem and confidence and to help them to realise their own potential.
What causes is Options in Life registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Options in Life yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Options in Life 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Options in Life a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Options in Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042319) 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 Options in Life's charity number?
- Options in Life's charity number is SC042319. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC042319?
- Search SC042319 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 Options in Life do?
- Options In Life provides advocacy and support for young adults who have a learning disability and complex additional needs, and those who care for them. The Charity promotes education, training and healthy living, whilst helping our young people to develop personal, life and employability skills. By running daily group activities and outings, supported by our own staff, our aim is to bring out the best in people by supporting them to make friends, develop social interaction and communication skills, build self esteem and confidence and to help them to realise their own potential.
- Does Options in Life have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Options in Life. 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 Options in Life?
- Options in Life's website is http://www.optionsinlife.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.