--- title: "Tearfund — check charity number SC037624 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tearfund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037624. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tearfund-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:37:10.127Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 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](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=tearfund-sc&type=claim) ## 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](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=SC037624).