Is SIM International UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists SIM International UK as a registered charity (number SC040432) 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 SIM International UK's charity number?

SIM International UK's charity number is SC040432. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040432?

Search SC040432 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 SIM International UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SIM International UK. 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 SIM International UK?

SIM International UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.sim.co.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.

When was SIM International UK registered as a charity?

SIM International UK was entered on the register on 29 April 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040432Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

SIM International UK

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

SIM International UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about SIM International UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,627,691
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,614,268
Registered charity number: SC040432
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.sim.co.uk

Quick answer

SIM International UK (number SC040432) 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 SIM International UK do?

To develop and encourage interest in Christian Missions. to train and send forth missionaries to Africa and such other parts of the world as may be determined by the Company. to preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ with the aim of establishing churches which are self-governing, self-supporting and self-propagating. to receive and account for real and personal property and funds hereafter given it for the furtherance of the work. to receive and forward funds so received for the support of such missionaries as shall be engaged in the work of preaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ i…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SIM International UK

Answers SIM International UK gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 29 April 2009
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is SIM International UK registered for?

the advancement of religionthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for SIM International UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SIM International UK. 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 SIM International UK?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is SIM International UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists SIM International UK as a registered charity (number SC040432) 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 SIM International UK's charity number?: SIM International UK's charity number is SC040432. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040432?: Search SC040432 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 SIM International UK do?: To develop and encourage interest in Christian Missions. to train and send forth missionaries to Africa and such other parts of the world as may be determined by the Company. to preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ with the aim of establishing churches which are self-governing, self-supporting and self-propagating. to receive and account for real and personal property and funds hereafter given it for the furtherance of the work. to receive and forward funds so received for the support of such missionaries as shall be engaged in the work of preaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ i…
Does SIM International UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SIM International UK. 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 SIM International UK?: SIM International UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.sim.co.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.
When was SIM International UK registered as a charity?: SIM International UK was entered on the register on 29 April 2009.

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.