--- title: "Patients' Advocacy Service — check charity number SC041185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Patients' Advocacy Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041185. the advancement of health charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/patients-advocacy-service retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:59:22.668Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Patients' Advocacy Service is a registered charity (number SC041185) 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 advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £151,827 (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 Patients' Advocacy Service? Registered charity number SC041185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £151,827 ## What does Patients' Advocacy Service do? The charity's objective and principal activity is to provide an independent advocacy service that works with individuals who are detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003, in The State Hospital. There main role is to provide support to individuals to make sure their voice is heard by attending case reviews, mental health tribunals and parole boards. Outside of this, they also support patients in all aspects of what they feel is important to them. This could be contacting a solicitor, putting in a complaint or finding out information for them. ## What causes is Patients' Advocacy Service registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Patients' Advocacy Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Patients' Advocacy Service 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=patients-advocacy-service&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Patients' Advocacy Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Patients' Advocacy Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041185) 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 Patients' Advocacy Service's charity number? Patients' Advocacy Service's charity number is SC041185. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041185? Search SC041185 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 Patients' Advocacy Service do? The charity's objective and principal activity is to provide an independent advocacy service that works with individuals who are detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003, in The State Hospital. There main role is to provide support to individuals to make sure their voice is heard by attending case reviews, mental health tribunals and parole boards. Outside of this, they also support patients in all aspects of what they feel is important to them. This could be contacting a solicitor, putting in a complaint or finding out information for them. Does Patients' Advocacy Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Patients' Advocacy Service. 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 Patients' Advocacy Service? Patients' Advocacy Service does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC041185).