Is Combat Stress a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Combat Stress as a registered charity (number SC038828) 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 Combat Stress's charity number?

Combat Stress's charity number is SC038828. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038828?

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Does Combat Stress have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Combat Stress. 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 Combat Stress?

Combat Stress's website listed in our register data is http://www.combatstress.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 Combat Stress registered as a charity?

Combat Stress was entered on the register on 19 October 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038828Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Combat Stress

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

Combat Stress is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, 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 Combat Stress?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £14,265,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £13,762,000
Registered charity number: SC038828
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.combatstress.org.uk

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Combat Stress (number SC038828) 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 Combat Stress do?

The Charity’s charitable purposes are, for the benefit of the public: 1.1.1 The relief of need and advancement of health of persons in the Armed Forces Network who have or have had mental health issues, up to and including people with multiple and severe needs that require the support of an interdisciplinary team of mental health specialists, or in relation to their mental health generally, including (without limitation) by: (a) educating the public, including by carrying out or participating in research exploring the needs of treatment-seeking veterans, publishing the useful results throug…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Combat Stress

Answers Combat Stress gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 October 2007
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Combat Stress registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Combat Stress yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Combat Stress. 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 Combat Stress?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Combat Stress a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Combat Stress as a registered charity (number SC038828) 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 Combat Stress's charity number?: Combat Stress's charity number is SC038828. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038828?: Search SC038828 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 Combat Stress do?: The Charity’s charitable purposes are, for the benefit of the public: 1.1.1 The relief of need and advancement of health of persons in the Armed Forces Network who have or have had mental health issues, up to and including people with multiple and severe needs that require the support of an interdisciplinary team of mental health specialists, or in relation to their mental health generally, including (without limitation) by: (a) educating the public, including by carrying out or participating in research exploring the needs of treatment-seeking veterans, publishing the useful results throug…
Does Combat Stress have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Combat Stress. 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 Combat Stress?: Combat Stress's website listed in our register data is http://www.combatstress.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 Combat Stress registered as a charity?: Combat Stress was entered on the register on 19 October 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.