Is The Seafarers’ Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Seafarers’ Charity as a registered charity (number SC038191) 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 The Seafarers’ Charity's charity number?

The Seafarers’ Charity's charity number is SC038191. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038191?

Search SC038191 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 The Seafarers’ Charity have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to The Seafarers’ Charity?

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When was The Seafarers’ Charity registered as a charity?

The Seafarers’ Charity was entered on the register on 27 April 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038191Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

The Seafarers’ Charity

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

The Seafarers’ Charity is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about The Seafarers’ Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,944,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,376,000
Registered charity number: SC038191
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.theseafarerscharity.org

Quick answer

The Seafarers’ Charity (number SC038191) 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 The Seafarers’ Charity do?

The Objects shall be: (i) the relief of seafarers, their families or dependants, who are in need, by providing support to Organisations established within the UK, the Commonwealth or elsewhere around the world. (ii) the education and training of people of any age to prepare for work or service at sea, by providing support to Organisations established within the UK, the Commonwealth or elsewhere around the world. (iii) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of the maritime charitable sector within the UK, the Commonwealth or elsewhere around the world. (iv) the promotion of safety a…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Seafarers’ Charity

Answers The Seafarers’ Charity 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 April 2007
Also known as: The Seafarers’ Charity (King George’s Fund for Sailors)
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is The Seafarers’ Charity registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Seafarers’ Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Seafarers’ Charity. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Seafarers’ Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Seafarers’ Charity as a registered charity (number SC038191) 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 The Seafarers’ Charity's charity number?: The Seafarers’ Charity's charity number is SC038191. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038191?: Search SC038191 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 The Seafarers’ Charity do?: The Objects shall be: (i) the relief of seafarers, their families or dependants, who are in need, by providing support to Organisations established within the UK, the Commonwealth or elsewhere around the world. (ii) the education and training of people of any age to prepare for work or service at sea, by providing support to Organisations established within the UK, the Commonwealth or elsewhere around the world. (iii) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of the maritime charitable sector within the UK, the Commonwealth or elsewhere around the world. (iv) the promotion of safety a…
Does The Seafarers’ Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Seafarers’ Charity. 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 The Seafarers’ Charity?: The Seafarers’ Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.theseafarerscharity.org. 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 The Seafarers’ Charity registered as a charity?: The Seafarers’ Charity was entered on the register on 27 April 2007.

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.