--- title: "Children in Distress — check charity number SC039383 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children in Distress a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039383. 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/children-in-distress retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:25:52.972Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children in Distress is a registered charity (number SC039383) 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 advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £343,868 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Children in Distress? Registered charity number SC039383 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £343,868 Website [www.childrenindistress.org](https://www.childrenindistress.org/) ## What does Children in Distress do? Building brighter futures for children, families and communities. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children in Distress 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=children-in-distress&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.childrenindistress.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children in Distress a legitimate charity? Yes. Children in Distress is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039383) 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 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 is https://www.childrenindistress.org/ — 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=SC039383).