Sightsavers
Sightsavers is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.
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What are the key facts about Sightsavers?
- Registered charity number
- SC038110
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £285,809,000
- Website
- www.sightsavers.org
What does Sightsavers do?
' To take or promote measures for the prevention and cure of blindness in the countries and territories specified under article 4 of this our charter and for the education, rehabilitation, training and employment of the blind in those countries and territories and ' To foster collaboration among organisations concerned with blindness and its prevention and to promote and where appropriate, to participate in national, regional and international activities likely to prevent blindness and benefit the blind in any part of the world.
What causes is Sightsavers registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Sightsavers yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sightsavers 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 Sightsavers a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Sightsavers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038110) 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 Sightsavers's charity number?
- Sightsavers's charity number is SC038110. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC038110?
- Search SC038110 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 Sightsavers do?
- ' To take or promote measures for the prevention and cure of blindness in the countries and territories specified under article 4 of this our charter and for the education, rehabilitation, training and employment of the blind in those countries and territories and ' To foster collaboration among organisations concerned with blindness and its prevention and to promote and where appropriate, to participate in national, regional and international activities likely to prevent blindness and benefit the blind in any part of the world.
- Does Sightsavers have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sightsavers. 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 Sightsavers?
- Sightsavers's website is http://www.sightsavers.org — 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.