--- title: "Royal Voluntary Service — check charity number SC038924 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Voluntary Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038924. 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 Chari" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-voluntary-service-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:29.202Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Voluntary Service is a registered charity (number SC038924) 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 £41,481,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Royal Voluntary Service? Registered charity number SC038924 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £41,481,000 Website [www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk](http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Voluntary Service do? The relief of poverty, distress, suffering or need among all sections of the community primarily in the United Kingdom by all charitable means and particularly by providing: i) Assistance largely in kind and facilities for individuals in the community (ii) Assistance in kind to victims of emergencies or disasters (iii) Advice and facilities to relieve the needs of those in hospital, in prison or in the armed services and their families, and Such other purposes for the benefit of the community as shall be exclusively charitable ## What causes is Royal Voluntary Service 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 Royal Voluntary Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Voluntary Service 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=royal-voluntary-service-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Voluntary Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Voluntary Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038924) 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 Royal Voluntary Service's charity number? Royal Voluntary Service's charity number is SC038924. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038924? Search SC038924 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 Royal Voluntary Service do? The relief of poverty, distress, suffering or need among all sections of the community primarily in the United Kingdom by all charitable means and particularly by providing: i) Assistance largely in kind and facilities for individuals in the community (ii) Assistance in kind to victims of emergencies or disasters (iii) Advice and facilities to relieve the needs of those in hospital, in prison or in the armed services and their families, and Such other purposes for the benefit of the community as shall be exclusively charitable Does Royal Voluntary Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Voluntary Service. 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 Royal Voluntary Service? Royal Voluntary Service's website is http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.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=SC038924).