01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC012741
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- EH8 8DL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We provide free and confidential legal advice to protect children’s rights across Scotland. Every advice enquiry to our national advice service is answered by a qualified solicitor. If you live in Govanhill, free in person advice and follow up support is also now available via our weekly community clinic. We also offer specialist training and influence long term policy change for children.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The promotion of the welfare of children and young persons under eighteen years of age
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £202,954 | £153,043 | 5 | 21 July 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £202,954 | £153,043 | 5 | 11 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £151,255 | £154,437 | 5 | 17 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £146,973 | £139,485 | 5 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £154,910 | £159,592 | 5 | 23 December 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.sclc.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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