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Scottish Asian Counselling Services

Kilmarnock, Scotland Reg: SC052798 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Scottish Asian Counselling Services

The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the promotion of equality and diversity' …

Founded
Headquarters
Kilmarnock, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Scottish Asian Counselling Services has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Scottish Asian Counselling Services is a registered education nonprofit based in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is SC052798. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £25K in annual revenue.

Scottish Asian Counselling Services's official registration number is SC052798, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Scottish Asian Counselling Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Scottish Asian Counselling Services is located in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Scottish Asian Counselling Services has £25K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Scottish Asian Counselling Services is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £25K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Scottish Asian Counselling Services is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions. 'the advancement... Scottish Asian Counselling Services is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £25K is below the peer average of £994K.

You can verify Scottish Asian Counselling Services in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Scottish Asian Counselling Services directly through its donation page (https://scottishasiancounsellingservices.org/donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Scottish Asian Counselling Services are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Scottish Asian Counselling Services is based in Kilmarnock in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Scottish Asian Counselling Services was first registered in 2023, making it approximately 3 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
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Filing history

2 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2023
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Scottish Asian Counselling Services

What is Scottish Asian Counselling Services?
Scottish Asian Counselling Services is a education scio based in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the promotion of equality and diversity' The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions.
When was Scottish Asian Counselling Services founded?
Scottish Asian Counselling Services was founded in 2023.
Where is Scottish Asian Counselling Services located?
Headquartered in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Scottish Asian Counselling Services's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Scottish Asian Counselling Services trustworthy?
Scottish Asian Counselling Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Scottish Asian Counselling Services's registration number?
Registration: SC052798 (United Kingdom).
What is Scottish Asian Counselling Services's website?
https://www.scottishasiancounsellingservices.org
Are donations to Scottish Asian Counselling Services tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.