Is Debra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Debra as a registered charity (number SC039654) 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 Debra's charity number?

Debra's charity number is SC039654. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039654?

Search SC039654 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 Debra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Debra. 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 Debra?

Debra's website listed in our register data is http://www.debra.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 Debra registered as a charity?

Debra was entered on the register on 17 June 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039654Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Debra

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

Debra is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Debra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £17,632,812
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £17,549,360
Registered charity number: SC039654
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.debra.org.uk

Quick answer

Debra (number SC039654) 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 Debra do?

To promote research for the benefit of the public into the cause, nature, treatment and cure of Epidermolysis Bullosa and other related medical conditions and to publish the useful results of such research. and to relieve physical and mental illness and distress among persons suffering from the said condition by the provision of practical advice, guidance and support for the persons responsible for their welfare and in such other ways as the Committee shall determine.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Debra

Answers Debra gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 17 June 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Debra registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Debra yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Debra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Debra as a registered charity (number SC039654) 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 Debra's charity number?: Debra's charity number is SC039654. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039654?: Search SC039654 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 Debra do?: To promote research for the benefit of the public into the cause, nature, treatment and cure of Epidermolysis Bullosa and other related medical conditions and to publish the useful results of such research. and to relieve physical and mental illness and distress among persons suffering from the said condition by the provision of practical advice, guidance and support for the persons responsible for their welfare and in such other ways as the Committee shall determine.
Does Debra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Debra. 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 Debra?: Debra's website listed in our register data is http://www.debra.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 Debra registered as a charity?: Debra was entered on the register on 17 June 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.