--- title: "Talk Now SCIO — check charity number SC042591 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Talk Now SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042591. the promotion of equality and diversity charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/talk-now-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:21:21.143Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Talk Now SCIO is a registered charity (number SC042591) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the promotion of equality and diversity; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £220,957 (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 Talk Now SCIO? Registered charity number SC042591 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £220,957 Website [www.talknow.org.uk](http://www.talknow.org.uk/) ## What does Talk Now SCIO do? Talk Now is a trauma-informed counselling service for survivors of abuse. We are dedicated to supporting survivors to live their lives to the full by eliminating the debilitating, devastating effects of abuse and improving wellbeing and resilience. We are based in East Kilbride with one main office and separate counselling rooms. Survivors of abuse can access our service via self-referral through our website or by referral from another service. Within two working days of the referral, our office manager will contact the client and arrange their assessment by telephone. We aim to conduct ev… ## What causes is Talk Now SCIO registered for? the 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 Talk Now SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Talk Now SCIO 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=talk-now-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.talknow.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Talk Now SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Talk Now SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042591) 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 Talk Now SCIO's charity number? Talk Now SCIO's charity number is SC042591. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042591? Search SC042591 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 Talk Now SCIO do? Talk Now is a trauma-informed counselling service for survivors of abuse. We are dedicated to supporting survivors to live their lives to the full by eliminating the debilitating, devastating effects of abuse and improving wellbeing and resilience. We are based in East Kilbride with one main office and separate counselling rooms. Survivors of abuse can access our service via self-referral through our website or by referral from another service. Within two working days of the referral, our office manager will contact the client and arrange their assessment by telephone. We aim to conduct ev… Does Talk Now SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Talk Now SCIO. 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 Talk Now SCIO? Talk Now SCIO's website is http://www.talknow.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=SC042591).