Children 1st, previously known as the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, was established more than 125 years ago and has acted as the NSPCC's counterpart in Scotland for community services.
But the NSPCC now plans to expand its services in Scotland and target fundraising in the country.
Anne Houston, Children 1st chief executive, said: "Children 1st supports any initiative to improve the wellbeing of children in Scotland but is concerned that the NSPCC's move to Scotland may cause confusion for the Scottish public about the different roles and fundraising needs of the two charities.
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