Is Alcoholics Anonymous a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Alcoholics Anonymous as a registered charity (number SC038023) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Alcoholics Anonymous's charity number?

Alcoholics Anonymous's charity number is SC038023. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038023?

Search SC038023 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.

Does Alcoholics Anonymous have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alcoholics Anonymous. 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 Alcoholics Anonymous?

Alcoholics Anonymous's website listed in our register data is http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Alcoholics Anonymous registered as a charity?

Alcoholics Anonymous was entered on the register on 28 March 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038023Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Alcoholics Anonymous

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Alcoholics Anonymous is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Alcoholics Anonymous?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £2,164,299
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £2,110,192
Registered charity number: SC038023
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Quick answer

Alcoholics Anonymous (number SC038023) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Alcoholics Anonymous do?

To help chronic alcoholic overcome their addiction to alcohol

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alcoholics Anonymous

Answers Alcoholics Anonymous gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 March 2007
Also known as: The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (Great Britain) Ltd
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Alcoholics Anonymous registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Alcoholics Anonymous yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alcoholics Anonymous. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Alcoholics Anonymous?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alcoholics Anonymous a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Alcoholics Anonymous as a registered charity (number SC038023) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous's charity number?: Alcoholics Anonymous's charity number is SC038023. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038023?: Search SC038023 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 Alcoholics Anonymous do?: To help chronic alcoholic overcome their addiction to alcohol
Does Alcoholics Anonymous have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alcoholics Anonymous. 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 Alcoholics Anonymous?: Alcoholics Anonymous's website listed in our register data is http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Alcoholics Anonymous registered as a charity?: Alcoholics Anonymous was entered on the register on 28 March 2007.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.