Smile Scotland
Smile Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes, based in Aberdeen.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Smile Scotland?
- Registered charity number
- SC044981
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Aberdeen
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £696,400
- Website
- smilescotland.org.uk
What does Smile Scotland do?
We empower people with the skills, knowledge, confidence & experience to overcome the barriers that they face when getting into, or sustaining, employment. We doing this in order that they can avoid living in poverty & can sustain positive mental & physical health & well-being. How: Understanding all aspects of the workplace, including Health & Safety. Understanding the needs & expectations of employers, colleagues, customers, & self. Recognising barriers to employment & how to overcome them in order to sustain employment. Making use of positive, solution-focussed approaches with short-, med…
What causes is Smile Scotland registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Smile Scotland yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smile 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smile Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Smile Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044981) 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 Smile Scotland's charity number?
- Smile Scotland's charity number is SC044981. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC044981?
- Search SC044981 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 Smile Scotland do?
- We empower people with the skills, knowledge, confidence & experience to overcome the barriers that they face when getting into, or sustaining, employment. We doing this in order that they can avoid living in poverty & can sustain positive mental & physical health & well-being. How: Understanding all aspects of the workplace, including Health & Safety. Understanding the needs & expectations of employers, colleagues, customers, & self. Recognising barriers to employment & how to overcome them in order to sustain employment. Making use of positive, solution-focussed approaches with short-, med…
- Does Smile Scotland have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smile 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 Smile Scotland?
- Smile Scotland's website is http://smilescotland.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.