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Registered charity · No. SC039578Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

Sue Ryder is a registered charity (number SC039578) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £106,110,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sue Ryder?

Registered charity number
SC039578
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£106,110,000

What does Sue Ryder do?

The Objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to provide or assist in the provision of care for persons suffering from any serious or permanent disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those people potentially excluded from society by reason of old age, ill health (physical or mental), disability, poverty, or criminal history, and to assist their integration into society for the public benefit. 3.3 to advance the education of the public about the causes of disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental, and the means of relieving those…

What causes is Sue Ryder registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sue Ryder yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sue Ryder 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sue Ryder a legitimate charity?
Yes. Sue Ryder is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039578) 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 Sue Ryder's charity number?
Sue Ryder's charity number is SC039578. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039578?
Search SC039578 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 Sue Ryder do?
The Objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to provide or assist in the provision of care for persons suffering from any serious or permanent disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those people potentially excluded from society by reason of old age, ill health (physical or mental), disability, poverty, or criminal history, and to assist their integration into society for the public benefit. 3.3 to advance the education of the public about the causes of disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental, and the means of relieving those…
Does Sue Ryder have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sue Ryder. 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 Sue Ryder?
Sue Ryder's website is http://www.sueryder.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.