--- title: "Partners In Advocacy — check charity number SC027857 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Partners In Advocacy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027857. the advancement of education 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/partners-in-advocacy retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:54:39.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Partners In Advocacy is a registered charity (number SC027857) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £1,789,586 (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 Partners In Advocacy? Registered charity number SC027857 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,789,586 Website [www.pia.scot](http://www.pia.scot/) ## What does Partners In Advocacy do? Our vision is that everyone in Scotland has a right to, and can access, high-quality independent advocacy services when they need it. We aim to turn our vision into a reality by: • providing high quality independent advocacy services where we can have the greatest impact on the lives of advocacy partners • influencing policy to secure the full benefit of independent advocacy for all those who need it across Scotland • developing and championing the training, qualification and skills of independent advocacy workers in Scotland • working in partnership with others who share our values and princ… ## What causes is Partners In Advocacy registered for? the 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 Partners In Advocacy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Partners In Advocacy 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=partners-in-advocacy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pia.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Partners In Advocacy a legitimate charity? Yes. Partners In Advocacy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027857) 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 Partners In Advocacy's charity number? Partners In Advocacy's charity number is SC027857. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027857? Search SC027857 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 Partners In Advocacy do? Our vision is that everyone in Scotland has a right to, and can access, high-quality independent advocacy services when they need it. We aim to turn our vision into a reality by: • providing high quality independent advocacy services where we can have the greatest impact on the lives of advocacy partners • influencing policy to secure the full benefit of independent advocacy for all those who need it across Scotland • developing and championing the training, qualification and skills of independent advocacy workers in Scotland • working in partnership with others who share our values and princ… Does Partners In Advocacy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Partners In Advocacy. 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 Partners In Advocacy? Partners In Advocacy's website is http://www.pia.scot — 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=SC027857).