Is Comic Relief a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Comic Relief as a registered charity (number SC039730) 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 Comic Relief's charity number?

Comic Relief's charity number is SC039730. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039730?

Search SC039730 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 Comic Relief have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Comic Relief. 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 Comic Relief?

Comic Relief's website listed in our register data is http://www.comicrelief.com. 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 Comic Relief registered as a charity?

Comic Relief was entered on the register on 16 July 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039730Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Comic Relief

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

Comic Relief is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Comic Relief?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £51,139,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £49,858,000
Registered charity number: SC039730
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.comicrelief.com

Quick answer

Comic Relief (number SC039730) 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 Comic Relief do?

(i) the relief of poverty. (ii) the advancement of education by means of the encouragement of the arts for the public benefit. (iii) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupations in the interests of social welfare provided that such facilities are for the public benefit and (lv) the promotion of any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the public

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Comic Relief

Answers Comic Relief gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 16 July 2008
Also known as: Charity Projects
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Comic Relief registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Comic Relief yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Comic Relief. 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 Comic Relief?

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 Comic Relief a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Comic Relief as a registered charity (number SC039730) 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 Comic Relief's charity number?: Comic Relief's charity number is SC039730. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039730?: Search SC039730 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 Comic Relief do?: (i) the relief of poverty. (ii) the advancement of education by means of the encouragement of the arts for the public benefit. (iii) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupations in the interests of social welfare provided that such facilities are for the public benefit and (lv) the promotion of any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the public
Does Comic Relief have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Comic Relief. 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 Comic Relief?: Comic Relief's website listed in our register data is http://www.comicrelief.com. 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 Comic Relief registered as a charity?: Comic Relief was entered on the register on 16 July 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.