--- title: "Civil Rights First — check charity number SC048403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Civil Rights First a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048403. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in West Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/civil-rights-first retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:33:47.022Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Civil Rights First is a registered charity (number SC048403) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £136,380 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Civil Rights First? Registered charity number SC048403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location West Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £136,380 Website [www.civilrightsfirst.co.uk](http://www.civilrightsfirst.co.uk/) ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Civil Rights First 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=civil-rights-first&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.civilrightsfirst.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Civil Rights First a legitimate charity? Yes. Civil Rights First is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048403) 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 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 is http://www.civilrightsfirst.co.uk — 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=SC048403).