--- title: "Afghanaid — check charity number SC044614 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Afghanaid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044614. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/afghanaid-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:15:47.930Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Afghanaid is a registered charity (number SC044614) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £15,896,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Afghanaid? Registered charity number SC044614 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £15,896,000 Website [www.afghanaid.org.uk](http://www.afghanaid.org.uk/) ## What does Afghanaid do? (a) To relieve poverty, hardship and distress among the people of Afghanistan and refugees from Afghanistan (b) To apply the income and assets of the Company for such charitable institution or institutions or towards such charitable purpose or purposes as the Company through its Board may from time to time decide ## What causes is Afghanaid registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Afghanaid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Afghanaid 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=afghanaid-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.afghanaid.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Afghanaid a legitimate charity? Yes. Afghanaid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044614) 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 Afghanaid's charity number? Afghanaid's charity number is SC044614. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044614? Search SC044614 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 Afghanaid do? (a) To relieve poverty, hardship and distress among the people of Afghanistan and refugees from Afghanistan (b) To apply the income and assets of the Company for such charitable institution or institutions or towards such charitable purpose or purposes as the Company through its Board may from time to time decide Does Afghanaid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Afghanaid. 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 Afghanaid? Afghanaid's website is http://www.afghanaid.org.uk — 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=SC044614).