Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Outwith Scotland.
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What are the key facts about Mercy Ships?
- Registered charity number
- SC039743
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £11,228,360
- Website
- www.mercyships.org.uk
What does Mercy Ships do?
The relief of poverty, sickness and distress throughout the world. the advancement of education throughout the world. the advancement of Christian religion throughout the world. and such other charitable puposes anywhere in the world as the directors may determine.
What causes is Mercy Ships registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Mercy Ships yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mercy Ships 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercy Ships a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Mercy Ships is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039743) 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 Mercy Ships's charity number?
- Mercy Ships's charity number is SC039743. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC039743?
- Search SC039743 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 Mercy Ships do?
- The relief of poverty, sickness and distress throughout the world. the advancement of education throughout the world. the advancement of Christian religion throughout the world. and such other charitable puposes anywhere in the world as the directors may determine.
- Does Mercy Ships have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mercy Ships. 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 Mercy Ships?
- Mercy Ships's website is http://www.mercyships.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.