--- title: "Shared Care Scotland — check charity number SC005315 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shared Care Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005315. the advancement of health charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shared-care-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:29:01.976Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shared Care Scotland is a registered charity (number SC005315) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £7,272,186 (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 Shared Care Scotland? Registered charity number SC005315 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,272,186 Website [www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk](http://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/) ## What does Shared Care Scotland do? We aim to be the leading source of information on short breaks in Scotland. In Scotland it is estimated there are between 700,000 and 800,000 people of all ages who provide unpaid care for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who needs assistance due to a physical or mental illness, disability, age or addiction-related health problems. Access to breaks from caring provides a much-needed release from the physical and emotional demands of the caring situation and can help carers achieve better balance in their lives by looking after their own health and wellbeing. ## What causes is Shared Care Scotland registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shared Care Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shared Care Scotland 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=shared-care-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shared Care Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Shared Care Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005315) 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 Shared Care Scotland's charity number? Shared Care Scotland's charity number is SC005315. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005315? Search SC005315 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 Shared Care Scotland do? We aim to be the leading source of information on short breaks in Scotland. In Scotland it is estimated there are between 700,000 and 800,000 people of all ages who provide unpaid care for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who needs assistance due to a physical or mental illness, disability, age or addiction-related health problems. Access to breaks from caring provides a much-needed release from the physical and emotional demands of the caring situation and can help carers achieve better balance in their lives by looking after their own health and wellbeing. Does Shared Care Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shared Care Scotland. 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 Shared Care Scotland? Shared Care Scotland's website is http://www.sharedcarescotland.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=SC005315).