--- title: "Teen Challenge UK — check charity number SC039475 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Teen Challenge UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039475. 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/teen-challenge-uk-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:24:36.068Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Teen Challenge UK is a registered charity (number SC039475) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £3,729,506 (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 Teen Challenge UK? Registered charity number SC039475 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,729,506 Website [www.teenchallenge.org.uk](http://www.teenchallenge.org.uk/) ## What does Teen Challenge UK do? a. The advancement of the Christian Religion particularly among young people in accordance with the tents of belief set out in the Schedule hereto b. The relief of suffering among young people relating to mental or physical ill health or social or economic circumstances or drug or alcohol or chemical dependency c. The relief of poverty or homelessness among any persons who are the beneficiaries of the objects in sub clauses a or b above d. The provision of occupational rehabilitation to any persons who are or who have been the beneficiaries of any of the objects set out above ## What causes is Teen Challenge UK registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Teen Challenge UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Teen Challenge UK 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=teen-challenge-uk-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.teenchallenge.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Teen Challenge UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Teen Challenge UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039475) 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 Teen Challenge UK's charity number? Teen Challenge UK's charity number is SC039475. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039475? Search SC039475 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 Teen Challenge UK do? a. The advancement of the Christian Religion particularly among young people in accordance with the tents of belief set out in the Schedule hereto b. The relief of suffering among young people relating to mental or physical ill health or social or economic circumstances or drug or alcohol or chemical dependency c. The relief of poverty or homelessness among any persons who are the beneficiaries of the objects in sub clauses a or b above d. The provision of occupational rehabilitation to any persons who are or who have been the beneficiaries of any of the objects set out above Does Teen Challenge UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Teen Challenge UK. 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 Teen Challenge UK? Teen Challenge UK's website is http://www.teenchallenge.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=SC039475).