Is Children in Distress a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Children in Distress as a registered charity (number SC039383) 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 Children in Distress's charity number?

Children in Distress's charity number is SC039383. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039383?

Search SC039383 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 Children in Distress have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children in Distress. 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 Children in Distress?

Children in Distress's website listed in our register data is https://www.childrenindistress.org/. 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 Children in Distress registered as a charity?

Children in Distress was entered on the register on 4 March 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039383Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Children in Distress

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

Children in Distress is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Children in Distress?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £343,868
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £557,369
Registered charity number: SC039383
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.childrenindistress.org

Quick answer

Children in Distress (number SC039383) 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 Children in Distress do?

Building brighter futures for children, families and communities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Children in Distress

Answers Children in Distress 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: 4 March 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Children in Distress registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Children in Distress yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Children in Distress. 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 Children in Distress?

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 Children in Distress a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Children in Distress as a registered charity (number SC039383) 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 Children in Distress's charity number?: Children in Distress's charity number is SC039383. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039383?: Search SC039383 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 Children in Distress do?: Building brighter futures for children, families and communities.
Does Children in Distress have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children in Distress. 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 Children in Distress?: Children in Distress's website listed in our register data is https://www.childrenindistress.org/. 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 Children in Distress registered as a charity?: Children in Distress was entered on the register on 4 March 2008.

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.