--- title: "Positive Help — check charity number SC008382 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Positive Help a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008382. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 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/positive-help retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:31.015Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Positive Help is a registered charity (number SC008382) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £244,623 (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 Positive Help? Registered charity number SC008382 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £244,623 Website [www.positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk](http://www.positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk/) ## What does Positive Help do? By building positive relationships with services users, we aim to promote their health and wellbeing, personal independence, social integration, and positive lifestyles as a means to enhancing their quality of life. We remain committed to putting the people we work for at the heart of our services and continue to adapt what we do to meet service users changing needs and circumstances. ## What causes is Positive Help registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Positive Help yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Positive Help 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=positive-help&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Positive Help a legitimate charity? Yes. Positive Help is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008382) 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 Positive Help's charity number? Positive Help's charity number is SC008382. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008382? Search SC008382 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 Positive Help do? By building positive relationships with services users, we aim to promote their health and wellbeing, personal independence, social integration, and positive lifestyles as a means to enhancing their quality of life. We remain committed to putting the people we work for at the heart of our services and continue to adapt what we do to meet service users changing needs and circumstances. Does Positive Help have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Positive Help. 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 Positive Help? Positive Help's website is http://www.positivehelpedinburgh.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=SC008382).