--- title: "Make-A-Wish — check charity number SC037479 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Make-A-Wish a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037479. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/make-a-wish-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:38:11.864Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Make-A-Wish is a registered charity (number SC037479) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £11,923,462 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Make-A-Wish? Registered charity number SC037479 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £11,923,462 Website [www.make-a-wish.org.uk](http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/) ## What does Make-A-Wish do? To promote and further the care and relief of children under the age of eighteen who have terminal illness or who are suffering from a medical condition sufficiently life threatening to create a probability that the child will not survive beyond their eighteenth birthday, and in particular by granting feasible wishes of such children. ## What causes is Make-A-Wish registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Make-A-Wish yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Make-A-Wish 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=make-a-wish-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Make-A-Wish a legitimate charity? Yes. Make-A-Wish is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037479) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Make-A-Wish's charity number? Make-A-Wish's charity number is SC037479. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037479? Search SC037479 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 Make-A-Wish do? To promote and further the care and relief of children under the age of eighteen who have terminal illness or who are suffering from a medical condition sufficiently life threatening to create a probability that the child will not survive beyond their eighteenth birthday, and in particular by granting feasible wishes of such children. Does Make-A-Wish have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Make-A-Wish. 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 Make-A-Wish? Make-A-Wish's website is http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC037479).