--- title: "SSAFA Forces Help — check charity number SC038056 | CharityCompare" description: "Is SSAFA Forces Help a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038056. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityComp" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ssafa-forces-help-sc retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:56:56.053Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer SSAFA Forces Help is a registered charity (number SC038056) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £33,206,000 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about SSAFA Forces Help? Registered charity number SC038056 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £33,206,000 Website [www.ssafa.org.uk](http://www.ssafa.org.uk/) ## What does SSAFA Forces Help do? The Object for which SSAFA is established and incorporated is to relieve the need, suffering and distress of the following individuals, who in each case shall satisfy such requirements as the Council may from time to time specify by Regulations: 3.1 members and former members of all ranks of all branches of Our Land Sea and Air Forces (‘Beneficiaries’). 3.2 any person who is dependent on a Beneficiary. 3.3 any person who was dependent on a Beneficiary while that Beneficiary was alive. 3.4 any person on whom a Beneficiary is dependent. and 3.5 any person on whom a deceased Beneficiary was depe… ## What causes is SSAFA Forces Help registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SSAFA Forces Help yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SSAFA Forces Help 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ssafa-forces-help-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ssafa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is SSAFA Forces Help a legitimate charity? Yes. SSAFA Forces Help is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038056) 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 SSAFA Forces Help's charity number? SSAFA Forces Help's charity number is SC038056. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038056? Search SC038056 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 SSAFA Forces Help do? The Object for which SSAFA is established and incorporated is to relieve the need, suffering and distress of the following individuals, who in each case shall satisfy such requirements as the Council may from time to time specify by Regulations: 3.1 members and former members of all ranks of all branches of Our Land Sea and Air Forces (‘Beneficiaries’). 3.2 any person who is dependent on a Beneficiary. 3.3 any person who was dependent on a Beneficiary while that Beneficiary was alive. 3.4 any person on whom a Beneficiary is dependent. and 3.5 any person on whom a deceased Beneficiary was depe… Does SSAFA Forces Help have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SSAFA Forces Help. 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 SSAFA Forces Help? SSAFA Forces Help's website is http://www.ssafa.org.uk — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038056).