Is SiMBA a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists SiMBA as a registered charity (number SC038243) 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 SiMBA's charity number?

SiMBA's charity number is SC038243. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038243?

Search SC038243 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 SiMBA have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SiMBA. 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 SiMBA?

SiMBA's website listed in our register data is http://www.simbacharity.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.

When was SiMBA registered as a charity?

SiMBA was entered on the register on 16 May 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038243Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

SiMBA

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

SiMBA 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 SiMBA?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £424,022
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £452,277
Registered charity number: SC038243
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.simbacharity.org.uk

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SiMBA (number SC038243) 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 SiMBA do?

Simba is Scotland’s only charity focused solely on memory-making following the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death. Since 2005, we have supported more than 22,000 families across Scotland through our 'made with love' Memory Boxes delivered to hospitals, homes and communities. In addition we have supported the creation of Bereavement Suites in clinical settings and provided healthcare professional training and community support, including Tree of Tranquillity spaces for reflection and remembrance.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SiMBA

Answers SiMBA 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: 16 May 2007
Also known as: Simba Charity
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is SiMBA 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 SiMBA yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SiMBA. 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 SiMBA?

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Frequently asked questions

Is SiMBA a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists SiMBA as a registered charity (number SC038243) 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 SiMBA's charity number?: SiMBA's charity number is SC038243. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038243?: Search SC038243 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 SiMBA do?: Simba is Scotland’s only charity focused solely on memory-making following the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death. Since 2005, we have supported more than 22,000 families across Scotland through our 'made with love' Memory Boxes delivered to hospitals, homes and communities. In addition we have supported the creation of Bereavement Suites in clinical settings and provided healthcare professional training and community support, including Tree of Tranquillity spaces for reflection and remembrance.
Does SiMBA have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SiMBA. 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 SiMBA?: SiMBA's website listed in our register data is http://www.simbacharity.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.
When was SiMBA registered as a charity?: SiMBA was entered on the register on 16 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.