--- title: "Firefly International — charity SC028744 | CharityCompare" description: "Firefly International (charity SC028744): income £498k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/firefly-international retrieved: 2026-11-07T22:49:24.531Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC028744SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) FI # Firefly International Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Firefly International 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. Register extract 2026-11-07 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.fireflyinternational.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC028744) Work at Firefly International? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=firefly-international&type=claim&name=Firefly%20International) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Firefly International? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £497,970 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £377,389 Registered charity number SC028744 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.fireflyinternational.org](http://www.fireflyinternational.org/) What does the register show for Firefly International? Firefly International (number SC028744) 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 Firefly International do? Firefly International is a Scottish-based charity supporting children and young people affected by war and displacement in Syria, Bosnia, and among Gazan refugees. Working in partnership with trusted local organisations in Bosnia, Palestine and Turkey, , Firefly supports education, mental health support, and peacebuilding initiatives that restore hope and opportunity. Through grassroots collaboration and UK-based fundraising, Firefly empowers communities to rebuild lives, strengthen resilience, and create brighter, more peaceful futures for children growing up amid conflict. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Firefly International Answers Firefly International gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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 2 March 1999 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Firefly International registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Firefly International yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Firefly International. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Firefly International? - 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=firefly-international&type=claim&name=Firefly%20International) [Visit charity website](http://www.fireflyinternational.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Firefly International a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Firefly International as a registered charity (number SC028744) 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 Firefly International's charity number? Firefly International's charity number is SC028744. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028744? Search SC028744 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 Firefly International do? Firefly International is a Scottish-based charity supporting children and young people affected by war and displacement in Syria, Bosnia, and among Gazan refugees. Working in partnership with trusted local organisations in Bosnia, Palestine and Turkey, , Firefly supports education, mental health support, and peacebuilding initiatives that restore hope and opportunity. Through grassroots collaboration and UK-based fundraising, Firefly empowers communities to rebuild lives, strengthen resilience, and create brighter, more peaceful futures for children growing up amid conflict. Does Firefly International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Firefly 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 Firefly International? Firefly International's website listed in our register data is http://www.fireflyinternational.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 Firefly International registered as a charity? Firefly International was entered on the register on 2 March 1999. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-11-07, 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=SC028744).