--- title: "Switch — check charity number SC049670 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Switch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049670. the advancement of health charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/switch retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:36:54.690Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Switch is a registered charity (number SC049670) 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. 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 Switch? Registered charity number SC049670 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Ayrshire Website [switchforum.org.uk](https://switchforum.org.uk/) ## What does Switch do? SWITCH (Scottish Waste Industry Training, Competency, Health & Safety) is a multi-partner forum made up of organisations from across Scotland’s resource-management sector — including industry, government, regulators and trade bodies. Its purpose is to lead and collaborate to raise health & safety standards, enhance training and professional competence, and develop learning and career pathways, making the waste and resource-management industry safer and more attractive as a career. ## What causes is Switch registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Switch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Switch 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=switch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://switchforum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Switch a legitimate charity? Yes. Switch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049670) 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 Switch's charity number? Switch's charity number is SC049670. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049670? Search SC049670 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 Switch do? SWITCH (Scottish Waste Industry Training, Competency, Health & Safety) is a multi-partner forum made up of organisations from across Scotland’s resource-management sector — including industry, government, regulators and trade bodies. Its purpose is to lead and collaborate to raise health & safety standards, enhance training and professional competence, and develop learning and career pathways, making the waste and resource-management industry safer and more attractive as a career. Does Switch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Switch. 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 Switch? Switch's website is https://switchforum.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=SC049670).