Is STV Appeal a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists STV Appeal as a registered charity (number SC042429) 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 STV Appeal's charity number?

STV Appeal's charity number is SC042429. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042429?

Search SC042429 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 STV Appeal have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for STV Appeal. 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 STV Appeal?

STV Appeal's website listed in our register data is http://www.stv.tv/appeal. 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 STV Appeal registered as a charity?

STV Appeal was entered on the register on 4 July 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042429SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

STV Appeal

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

STV Appeal is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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 STV Appeal?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,486,869
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,378,156
Registered charity number: SC042429
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.stv.tv/appeal

Quick answer

STV Appeal (number SC042429) 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 STV Appeal do?

The STV Appeal helps children, young people and families affected by poverty across Scotland. The STV Appeal organises fundraising events, create partnerships and use STV’s broadcast and digital platforms (“STV”) to raise money and highlight the issues impacting families in Scotland. We then distribute these funds to inspiring charities who work directly with those in need.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for STV Appeal

Answers STV Appeal 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”.

Where does STV Appeal's money come from?

STV Appeal reported £11k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £11k (100%).

Investments£11k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 July 2011
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is STV Appeal registered for?

the saving of livesthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for STV Appeal yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is STV Appeal a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists STV Appeal as a registered charity (number SC042429) 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 STV Appeal's charity number?: STV Appeal's charity number is SC042429. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042429?: Search SC042429 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 STV Appeal do?: The STV Appeal helps children, young people and families affected by poverty across Scotland. The STV Appeal organises fundraising events, create partnerships and use STV’s broadcast and digital platforms (“STV”) to raise money and highlight the issues impacting families in Scotland. We then distribute these funds to inspiring charities who work directly with those in need.
Does STV Appeal have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for STV Appeal. 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 STV Appeal?: STV Appeal's website listed in our register data is http://www.stv.tv/appeal. 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.
Where does STV Appeal's money come from?: STV Appeal reported £11k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £11k (100%).
When was STV Appeal registered as a charity?: STV Appeal was entered on the register on 4 July 2011.

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.