--- title: "Small Change Big Changes — check charity number SC044258 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Small Change Big Changes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044258. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charity" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/small-change-big-changes retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:59:28.337Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Small Change Big Changes is a registered charity (number SC044258) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Small Change Big Changes? Registered charity number SC044258 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Ayrshire ## What does Small Change Big Changes do? Our charity was set up to help local groups, organizations and individuals who fell below the radar of mainstream charity work. ## What causes is Small Change Big Changes registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Small Change Big Changes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Small Change Big Changes 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=small-change-big-changes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Small Change Big Changes a legitimate charity? Yes. Small Change Big Changes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044258) 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 Small Change Big Changes's charity number? Small Change Big Changes's charity number is SC044258. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044258? Search SC044258 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 Small Change Big Changes do? Our charity was set up to help local groups, organizations and individuals who fell below the radar of mainstream charity work. Does Small Change Big Changes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Small Change Big Changes. 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 Small Change Big Changes? Small Change Big Changes 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=SC044258).