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Registered charity · No. SC037624Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

Tearfund

Tearfund is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the advancement of health, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Tearfund is a registered charity (number SC037624) 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 religion; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £80,238,000 (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 Tearfund?

Registered charity number
SC037624
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£80,238,000

What does Tearfund do?

4. (A) The objects for which the Company is established are: (1) (a) to relieve poverty, suffering and distress and prevent disease and ill health among the peoples of the World. and (b) to promote Christian education and Faith

What causes is Tearfund registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Tearfund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tearfund 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 Tearfund a legitimate charity?
Yes. Tearfund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037624) 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 Tearfund's charity number?
Tearfund's charity number is SC037624. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037624?
Search SC037624 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 Tearfund do?
4. (A) The objects for which the Company is established are: (1) (a) to relieve poverty, suffering and distress and prevent disease and ill health among the peoples of the World. and (b) to promote Christian education and Faith
Does Tearfund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tearfund. 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 Tearfund?
Tearfund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.