--- title: "The STAR Centre — check charity number SC010678 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The STAR Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010678. the advancement of education charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-star-centre retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:01:57.042Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The STAR Centre is a registered charity (number SC010678) 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 education; 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 £370,011 (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 The STAR Centre? Registered charity number SC010678 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £370,011 Website [www.starcentreayrshire.org](https://www.starcentreayrshire.org/) ## What does The STAR Centre do? The STAR Centre is a member organisation of Rape Crisis Scotland. Rape Crisis specialist services are independent, community-based services, which work from a trauma-informed, gendered analysis and empowerment perspective to provide confidential specialist services to survivors of sexual violence to reduce the harm of rape and sexual violence. Our support is available to anyone aged 13+ (women, girls, men, boys and those who identify as transgender or non-binary),of any ethnicity who has experienced any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives. ## What causes is The STAR Centre registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 The STAR Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The STAR Centre 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=the-star-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.starcentreayrshire.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The STAR Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The STAR Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010678) 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 The STAR Centre's charity number? The STAR Centre's charity number is SC010678. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010678? Search SC010678 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 The STAR Centre do? The STAR Centre is a member organisation of Rape Crisis Scotland. Rape Crisis specialist services are independent, community-based services, which work from a trauma-informed, gendered analysis and empowerment perspective to provide confidential specialist services to survivors of sexual violence to reduce the harm of rape and sexual violence. Our support is available to anyone aged 13+ (women, girls, men, boys and those who identify as transgender or non-binary),of any ethnicity who has experienced any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Does The STAR Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The STAR Centre. 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 The STAR Centre? The STAR Centre's website is https://www.starcentreayrshire.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=SC010678).