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title: "Talking Care Scotland — check charity number SC045129 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Talking Care Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045129. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/talking-care-scotland
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:30.210Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Talking Care Scotland is a registered charity (number SC045129) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Talking Care Scotland?

Registered charity number

SC045129

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Website

[www.tcscotland.org](http://www.tcscotland.org/)

## What does Talking Care Scotland do?

1.1 To advance appreciation of the experiences of cared for children in Scotland for the public benefit, by systematically recording, archiving and disseminating oral histories of this community of interest and thus preserving and promoting their heritage.

## What causes is Talking Care Scotland registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Talking Care Scotland yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Talking Care 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=talking-care-scotland&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.tcscotland.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Talking Care Scotland a legitimate charity?

Yes. Talking Care Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045129) 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 Talking Care Scotland's charity number?

Talking Care Scotland's charity number is SC045129. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045129?

Search SC045129 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 Talking Care Scotland do?

1.1 To advance appreciation of the experiences of cared for children in Scotland for the public benefit, by systematically recording, archiving and disseminating oral histories of this community of interest and thus preserving and promoting their heritage.

Does Talking Care Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Talking Care 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 Talking Care Scotland?

Talking Care Scotland's website is http://www.tcscotland.org — 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=SC045129).