--- title: "People First (Scotland) — check charity number SC026039 | CharityCompare" description: "Is People First (Scotland) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026039. 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/people-first-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:44:17.054Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer People First (Scotland) is a registered charity (number SC026039) 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. Its latest reported income was £632,334 (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 People First (Scotland)? Registered charity number SC026039 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £632,334 Website [www.peoplefirstscotland.org](http://www.peoplefirstscotland.org/) ## What does People First (Scotland) do? People First (Scotland) works for 3 kinds of change 1. Change in the way citizens with a learning disability see themselves 2 Change in the way the world sees and thinks about citizens with a learning disability 3 Change in the law and policy as it affects us as humans and citizens ## What causes is People First (Scotland) registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for People First (Scotland) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. People First (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=people-first-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.peoplefirstscotland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is People First (Scotland) a legitimate charity? Yes. People First (Scotland) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026039) 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 People First (Scotland)'s charity number? People First (Scotland)'s charity number is SC026039. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026039? Search SC026039 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 People First (Scotland) do? People First (Scotland) works for 3 kinds of change 1. Change in the way citizens with a learning disability see themselves 2 Change in the way the world sees and thinks about citizens with a learning disability 3 Change in the law and policy as it affects us as humans and citizens Does People First (Scotland) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for People First (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 People First (Scotland)? People First (Scotland)'s website is http://www.peoplefirstscotland.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](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=SC026039).