--- title: "Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance — check charity number SC041845 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041845. the saving of lives charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scotland-s-charity-air-ambulance retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:14:36.620Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance is a registered charity (number SC041845) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £8,786,516 (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 Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance? Registered charity number SC041845 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,786,516 Website [www.scaa.org.uk](http://www.scaa.org.uk/) ## What does Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance do? Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so no one in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. Operating from bases at Perth and Aberdeen airports, SCAA’s life-saving crew of paramedics and pilots respond to time-critical accidents and medical emergencies throughout Scotland, 365 days a year. SCAA makes a difference - a patient’s chance of survival and full recovery are greatly increased if they receive the right medical care within the first hour of injury or illness. The fast response of SCAA and its ability to reach Scotland’s most remote and rural area… ## What causes is Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance 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=scotland-s-charity-air-ambulance&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scaa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance a legitimate charity? Yes. Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041845) 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 Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance's charity number? Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance's charity number is SC041845. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041845? Search SC041845 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 Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance do? Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so no one in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. Operating from bases at Perth and Aberdeen airports, SCAA’s life-saving crew of paramedics and pilots respond to time-critical accidents and medical emergencies throughout Scotland, 365 days a year. SCAA makes a difference - a patient’s chance of survival and full recovery are greatly increased if they receive the right medical care within the first hour of injury or illness. The fast response of SCAA and its ability to reach Scotland’s most remote and rural area… Does Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. 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 Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance? Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance's website is http://www.scaa.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=SC041845).