Pause
Pause is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Pause?
- Registered charity number
- SC049817
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £2,418,065
- Website
- www.pause.org.uk
What does Pause do?
The Charity's objects ('Objects') are, for the public benefit: To prevent and relieve the suffering and hardship of children, and families in need, particularly but not exclusively in circumstances where a child is at risk of being removed from the parents? care by order of the courts due to risk of significant harm. To do so in particular but not exclusively through supporting the provision of a therapeutic relationship with a skilled practitioner providing advice, counselling and intense support to those who have experienced, or are at risk of repeatedly having, their children taken into…
What causes is Pause registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Pause yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pause 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 Pause a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Pause is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049817) 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 Pause's charity number?
- Pause's charity number is SC049817. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC049817?
- Search SC049817 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 Pause do?
- The Charity's objects ('Objects') are, for the public benefit: To prevent and relieve the suffering and hardship of children, and families in need, particularly but not exclusively in circumstances where a child is at risk of being removed from the parents? care by order of the courts due to risk of significant harm. To do so in particular but not exclusively through supporting the provision of a therapeutic relationship with a skilled practitioner providing advice, counselling and intense support to those who have experienced, or are at risk of repeatedly having, their children taken into…
- Does Pause have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pause. 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 Pause?
- Pause's website is http://www.pause.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.