Is Human Appeal a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Human Appeal as a registered charity (number SC046481) 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 Human Appeal's charity number?

Human Appeal's charity number is SC046481. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046481?

Search SC046481 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 Human Appeal have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Human Appeal. 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 Human Appeal?

Human Appeal's website listed in our register data is http://www.humanappeal.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 Human Appeal registered as a charity?

Human Appeal was entered on the register on 15 April 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046481Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Human Appeal

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

Human Appeal is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Human Appeal?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £105,124,380
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £106,968,112
Registered charity number: SC046481
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.humanappeal.org.uk

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Human Appeal (number SC046481) 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 Human Appeal do?

The Objects of the Organisation are: - (a) The prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. (b) The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. (c) The relief of financial need and suffering amongst victims of n…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Human Appeal

Answers Human Appeal 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: 15 April 2016
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Human Appeal registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe 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 Human Appeal yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Human Appeal a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Human Appeal as a registered charity (number SC046481) 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 Human Appeal's charity number?: Human Appeal's charity number is SC046481. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046481?: Search SC046481 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 Human Appeal do?: The Objects of the Organisation are: - (a) The prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. (b) The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. (c) The relief of financial need and suffering amongst victims of n…
Does Human Appeal have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Human Appeal. 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 Human Appeal?: Human Appeal's website listed in our register data is http://www.humanappeal.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 Human Appeal registered as a charity?: Human Appeal was entered on the register on 15 April 2016.

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.