--- title: "Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs — check charity number SC034737 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034737. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-families-affected-by-alcohol-and-drugs retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:08:23.612Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a registered charity (number SC034737) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,344,312 (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 Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs? Registered charity number SC034737 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,344,312 Website [www.sfad.org.uk](http://www.sfad.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs do? Scottish Families supports anyone who is concerned about someone else's alcohol or drug use. ## What causes is Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs 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=scottish-families-affected-by-alcohol-and-drugs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sfad.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034737) 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 Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs's charity number? Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs's charity number is SC034737. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034737? Search SC034737 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 Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs do? Scottish Families supports anyone who is concerned about someone else's alcohol or drug use. Does Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. 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 Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs? Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs's website is http://www.sfad.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=SC034737).