Registered charity · No. SC008639Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Scottish Refugee Council
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Scottish Refugee Council 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.
Scottish Refugee Council (number SC008639) 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 Scottish Refugee Council do?
We are Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we support thousands of men, women and children as they rebuild their lives in Scotland. We believe that everyone seeking safety should receive the same warm welcome and respect, no matter where they’re from or how they arrived. Our vision is of a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. Our mission is to build a society where people of all ages are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and are able to achieve their full potential. We work within an increasingly comp…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Refugee Council
Answers Scottish Refugee Council 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”.
Where does Scottish Refugee Council's money come from?
Scottish Refugee Council reported £7m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £6.8m (98%), investments £110k (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£6.8m · 98%
Investments£110k · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City
What causes is Scottish Refugee Council registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development
Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Refugee Council yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Refugee Council.
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The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Refugee Council as a registered charity (number SC008639) 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 Scottish Refugee Council's charity number?
Scottish Refugee Council's charity number is SC008639. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008639?
Search SC008639 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 Scottish Refugee Council do?
We are Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we support thousands of men, women and children as they rebuild their lives in Scotland. We believe that everyone seeking safety should receive the same warm welcome and respect, no matter where they’re from or how they arrived. Our vision is of a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. Our mission is to build a society where people of all ages are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and are able to achieve their full potential. We work within an increasingly comp…
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Refugee Council. 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 Scottish Refugee Council?
Scottish Refugee Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.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.
Where does Scottish Refugee Council's money come from?
Scottish Refugee Council reported £7m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £6.8m (98%), investments £110k (2%).
When was Scottish Refugee Council registered as a charity?
Scottish Refugee Council was entered on the register on 31 July 1985.