Is Encephalitis International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Encephalitis International as a registered charity (number SC048210) 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.

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Encephalitis International's charity number is SC048210. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC048210Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

Encephalitis International

Encephalitis International is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Encephalitis International is listed as a registered charity (number SC048210) 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 education; the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £1,308,233 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Encephalitis International?

Registered charity number: SC048210
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £1,308,233
Website: www.encephalitis.info

What does Encephalitis International do?

3. OBJECTS The charity's objects ('the Objects') are: 3.1. the relief of persons affected by encephalitis and their families. 3.2. to advance the education of the medical profession and the general public of encephalitis and its implication for the family. and 3.3. to promote research into the management of encephalitis and to publish results.

What causes is Encephalitis International registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 Encephalitis International yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Encephalitis International 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Encephalitis International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Encephalitis International as a registered charity (number SC048210) 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 Encephalitis International's charity number?: Encephalitis International's charity number is SC048210. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048210?: Search SC048210 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 Encephalitis International do?: 3. OBJECTS The charity's objects ('the Objects') are: 3.1. the relief of persons affected by encephalitis and their families. 3.2. to advance the education of the medical profession and the general public of encephalitis and its implication for the family. and 3.3. to promote research into the management of encephalitis and to publish results.
Does Encephalitis International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Encephalitis 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 Encephalitis International?: Encephalitis International's website listed in our register data is http://www.encephalitis.info. 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.