--- title: "Ponies Help Children — check charity number SC045855 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ponies Help Children a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045855. the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended c" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ponies-help-children retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:01:09.177Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ponies Help Children is a registered charity (number SC045855) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £125,346 (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 Ponies Help Children? Registered charity number SC045855 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £125,346 Website ponies help children.co.uk ## What does Ponies Help Children do? We improve the mental health of people, mostly children and young people through the provision of Equine Assisted Learning. We rescue ponies, turn their life's around and then they work with the children and young people. We run blocks of sessions of 7 weekly, sessions that last one hour each week ## What causes is Ponies Help Children registered for? the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantagethe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ponies Help Children yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ponies Help Children 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=ponies-help-children&type=claim) Visit charity website ## Frequently asked questions Is Ponies Help Children a legitimate charity? Yes. Ponies Help Children is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045855) 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 Ponies Help Children's charity number? Ponies Help Children's charity number is SC045855. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045855? Search SC045855 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 Ponies Help Children do? We improve the mental health of people, mostly children and young people through the provision of Equine Assisted Learning. We rescue ponies, turn their life's around and then they work with the children and young people. We run blocks of sessions of 7 weekly, sessions that last one hour each week Does Ponies Help Children have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ponies Help Children. 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 Ponies Help Children? Ponies Help Children's website is http://ponies help children.co.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](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=SC045855).