Is British Red Cross a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Red Cross as a registered charity (number SC037738) 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 British Red Cross's charity number?

British Red Cross's charity number is SC037738. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037738?

Search SC037738 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 British Red Cross have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Red Cross. 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 British Red Cross?

British Red Cross's website listed in our register data is http://www.redcross.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 British Red Cross registered as a charity?

British Red Cross was entered on the register on 17 January 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC037738Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

British Red Cross

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

British Red Cross is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives, 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 British Red Cross?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £293,500,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £304,700,000
Registered charity number: SC037738
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.redcross.org.uk

Quick answer

British Red Cross (number SC037738) 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 British Red Cross do?

To provide assistance to victims of armed conflicts. To work for the improvement of health for the prevention of disease and for the prevention and alleviation of human suffering in the British Islands and throughout the world.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Red Cross

Answers British Red Cross gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 17 January 2007
Also known as: The British Red Cross Society
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is British Red Cross registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Red Cross yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Red Cross. 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 British Red Cross?

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 British Red Cross a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Red Cross as a registered charity (number SC037738) 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 British Red Cross's charity number?: British Red Cross's charity number is SC037738. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037738?: Search SC037738 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 British Red Cross do?: To provide assistance to victims of armed conflicts. To work for the improvement of health for the prevention of disease and for the prevention and alleviation of human suffering in the British Islands and throughout the world.
Does British Red Cross have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Red Cross. 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 British Red Cross?: British Red Cross's website listed in our register data is http://www.redcross.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 British Red Cross registered as a charity?: British Red Cross was entered on the register on 17 January 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.