Is Civil Rights First a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Civil Rights First as a registered charity (number SC048403) 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 Civil Rights First's charity number?

Civil Rights First's charity number is SC048403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048403?

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Does Civil Rights First have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Civil Rights First. 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 Civil Rights First?

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When was Civil Rights First registered as a charity?

Civil Rights First was entered on the register on 23 May 2018.

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Civil Rights First

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

Civil Rights First is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Civil Rights First?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £136,380
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £111,534
Registered charity number: SC048403
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Dunbartonshire
Website: www.civilrightsfirst.co.uk

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Civil Rights First (number SC048403) 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 Civil Rights First do?

We aim to promote social justice with delivery to everyone in society through a valued, tailored advice and effective advocacy service. Civil Rights First provides FREE advice and effective advocacy to all citizens in Scotland, including human rights and equalities. We have provided this service since our launch in May 2018. Our vision is to provide a gold standard service to the communities we serve. We deliver our much-needed service across Scotland bespoke to our clients’ needs. Providing Specialist Legal Advice/Effective Advocacy and Representation

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Civil Rights First

Answers Civil Rights First gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 23 May 2018
Where it says it operates: West Dunbartonshire

What causes is Civil Rights First registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Civil Rights First yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Civil Rights First. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Civil Rights First a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Civil Rights First as a registered charity (number SC048403) 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 Civil Rights First's charity number?: Civil Rights First's charity number is SC048403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048403?: Search SC048403 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 Civil Rights First do?: We aim to promote social justice with delivery to everyone in society through a valued, tailored advice and effective advocacy service. Civil Rights First provides FREE advice and effective advocacy to all citizens in Scotland, including human rights and equalities. We have provided this service since our launch in May 2018. Our vision is to provide a gold standard service to the communities we serve. We deliver our much-needed service across Scotland bespoke to our clients’ needs. Providing Specialist Legal Advice/Effective Advocacy and Representation
Does Civil Rights First have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Civil Rights First. 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 Civil Rights First?: Civil Rights First's website listed in our register data is http://www.civilrightsfirst.co.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 Civil Rights First registered as a charity?: Civil Rights First was entered on the register on 23 May 2018.

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.