--- title: "Doctors in Distress — charity SC049715" description: "Doctors in Distress (charity SC049715). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/doctors-in-distress-2 retrieved: 2026-09-22T16:37:55.079Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Doctors in Distress is listed as a registered charity (number SC049715) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £227,820 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Doctors in Distress? Registered charity number SC049715 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £227,820 Website [www.doctors-in-distress.org.uk](http://www.doctors-in-distress.org.uk/) ## What does Doctors in Distress do? The objects of the CIO are to promote and protect the mental health of those working in the medical profession, and their families, throughout England and Wales, primarily (but not exclusively) by: 1) Providing information to doctors, health care professionals, members of the public and organisational leaders to raise awareness and encourage measures that might prevent workplace stress, burn-out and suicide. 2) Providing information on available support and resources to help those affected by workplace stress, burnout and suicide. ## What causes is Doctors in Distress registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Doctors in Distress yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Doctors in Distress 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Doctors in Distress? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? 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Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049715? Search SC049715 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 Doctors in Distress do? The objects of the CIO are to promote and protect the mental health of those working in the medical profession, and their families, throughout England and Wales, primarily (but not exclusively) by: 1) Providing information to doctors, health care professionals, members of the public and organisational leaders to raise awareness and encourage measures that might prevent workplace stress, burn-out and suicide. 2) Providing information on available support and resources to help those affected by workplace stress, burnout and suicide. Does Doctors in Distress have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Doctors in Distress. 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 Doctors in Distress? Doctors in Distress's website listed in our register data is http://www.doctors-in-distress.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC049715).