--- title: "Skca — check charity number SC046998 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Skca a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046998. the advancement of education charity based in West Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/skca retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:14.240Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Skca is a registered charity (number SC046998) 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 promotion of equality and diversity; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Skca? Registered charity number SC046998 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Dunbartonshire ## What does Skca do? 4 The organisation's purposes are 4.1 the relief of those in need by reason of the responsibilities and challenges imposed on them by being kinship carers, including the raising of children by grandparents, great-grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends because the biological parents are unwilling or unable to do so. 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity, 4.3 The advancement of education ## What causes is Skca registered for? the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversitythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Skca yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Skca 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=skca&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Skca a legitimate charity? Yes. Skca is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046998) 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 Skca's charity number? Skca's charity number is SC046998. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046998? Search SC046998 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 Skca do? 4 The organisation's purposes are 4.1 the relief of those in need by reason of the responsibilities and challenges imposed on them by being kinship carers, including the raising of children by grandparents, great-grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends because the biological parents are unwilling or unable to do so. 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity, 4.3 The advancement of education Does Skca have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Skca. 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 Skca? Skca does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC046998).