--- title: "SafeLives — check charity number SC048291 | CharityCompare" description: "Is SafeLives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048291. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/safelives-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:09:29.588Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer SafeLives is a registered charity (number SC048291) 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; 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 £10,628,690 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 SafeLives? Registered charity number SC048291 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £10,628,690 Website [www.safelives.org.uk](http://www.safelives.org.uk/) ## What does SafeLives do? The objects for which the Charity is established are to advance for the public benefit in the United Kingdom or elsewhere such purposes as are recognised as exclusively charitable and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of those objects) to promote best practice and understanding among the public, voluntary and statutory agencies in all matters relating to domestic abuse and family violence, its causes, remedies and prevention ## What causes is SafeLives registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 SafeLives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SafeLives 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=safelives-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.safelives.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is SafeLives a legitimate charity? Yes. SafeLives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048291) 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 SafeLives's charity number? SafeLives's charity number is SC048291. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048291? Search SC048291 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 SafeLives do? The objects for which the Charity is established are to advance for the public benefit in the United Kingdom or elsewhere such purposes as are recognised as exclusively charitable and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of those objects) to promote best practice and understanding among the public, voluntary and statutory agencies in all matters relating to domestic abuse and family violence, its causes, remedies and prevention Does SafeLives have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SafeLives. 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 SafeLives? SafeLives's website is http://www.safelives.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](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=SC048291).