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Registered charity · No. SC008897Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Glasgow City

Scottish Action for Mental Health

Scottish Action for Mental Health is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, 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, based in Glasgow City.

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Scottish Action for Mental Health is a registered charity (number SC008897) 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 health; 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 £23,270,685 (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 Scottish Action for Mental Health?

Registered charity number
SC008897
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£23,270,685

What does Scottish Action for Mental Health do?

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

What causes is Scottish Action for Mental Health registered for?

the advancement of healththe 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 Scottish Action for Mental Health yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Action for Mental Health 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Action for Mental Health a legitimate charity?
Yes. Scottish Action for Mental Health is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008897) 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 Scottish Action for Mental Health's charity number?
Scottish Action for Mental Health's charity number is SC008897. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008897?
Search SC008897 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 Scottish Action for Mental Health do?
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
Does Scottish Action for Mental Health have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Action for Mental Health. 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 Scottish Action for Mental Health?
Scottish Action for Mental Health's website is http://www.samh.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.