Is Sightsavers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sightsavers as a registered charity (number SC038110) 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 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.

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 listed in our register data is http://www.sightsavers.org. 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.

When was Sightsavers registered as a charity?

Sightsavers was entered on the register on 3 May 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038110Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Sightsavers

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Sightsavers is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Sightsavers?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £283,836,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £288,392,000
Registered charity number: SC038110
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.sightsavers.org

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Sightsavers (number SC038110) 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 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.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sightsavers

Answers Sightsavers gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 May 2007
Also known as: Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Sightsavers registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sightsavers yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sightsavers. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Sightsavers?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sightsavers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sightsavers as a registered charity (number SC038110) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.sightsavers.org. 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.
When was Sightsavers registered as a charity?: Sightsavers was entered on the register on 3 May 2007.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.