Edinburgh Direct Aid International
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Edinburgh Direct Aid International is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, the promotion of equality and diversity.
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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Direct Aid International?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
- £222,507
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
- £249,649
- Registered charity number
- SC050964
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- edinburghdirectaid.org
Quick answer
What does Edinburgh Direct Aid International do?
The charity’s purpose is to bring relief to those suffering as a result of man-made or natural catastrophes abroad, in any theatre in which we are able to make an effective, albeit small, contribution. and to do this under the personal supervision and friendly contact of our volunteers, not using paid staff excepting those recruited from, and to carry out tasks in, beneficiary countries. The help we bring spans a wide range, including provision of emergency shelter, schools, food, clothing, music therapy for traumatised children.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Direct Aid International
Answers Edinburgh Direct Aid International gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is Edinburgh Direct Aid International registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edinburgh Direct Aid International a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Direct Aid International as a registered charity (number SC050964) 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 Edinburgh Direct Aid International's charity number?
- Edinburgh Direct Aid International's charity number is SC050964. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050964?
- Search SC050964 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 Edinburgh Direct Aid International do?
- The charity’s purpose is to bring relief to those suffering as a result of man-made or natural catastrophes abroad, in any theatre in which we are able to make an effective, albeit small, contribution. and to do this under the personal supervision and friendly contact of our volunteers, not using paid staff excepting those recruited from, and to carry out tasks in, beneficiary countries. The help we bring spans a wide range, including provision of emergency shelter, schools, food, clothing, music therapy for traumatised children.
- Does Edinburgh Direct Aid International have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Direct Aid International. 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 Edinburgh Direct Aid International?
- Edinburgh Direct Aid International's website listed in our register data is http://edinburghdirectaid.org. 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 Edinburgh Direct Aid International registered as a charity?
- Edinburgh Direct Aid International was entered on the register on 11 May 2021.
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.