Is Variety, the Children's Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Variety, the Children's Charity as a registered charity (number SC038505) 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 Variety, the Children's Charity's charity number?

Variety, the Children's Charity's charity number is SC038505. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038505?

Search SC038505 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 Variety, the Children's Charity have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Variety, the Children's Charity?

Variety, the Children's Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.variety.org.uk. 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 Variety, the Children's Charity registered as a charity?

Variety, the Children's Charity was entered on the register on 31 July 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038505Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Variety, the Children's Charity

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

Variety, the Children's Charity is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Variety, the Children's Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,196,255
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,661,590
Registered charity number: SC038505
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.variety.org.uk

Quick answer

Variety, the Children's Charity (number SC038505) 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 Variety, the Children's Charity do?

The Association is established for the following objects ('the Objects') namely: (1) to promote and provide for the care and upbringing of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children within the United Kingdom (2) the advancement of education and the relief of financial need of children within the United Kingdom (3) to undertake and to assist others to undertake research into any illness or affliction affecting children which will advance knowledge and to publish the useful results of such research (4) the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for children in t…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Variety, the Children's Charity

Answers Variety, the Children's 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: 31 July 2007
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Variety, the Children's Charity registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Variety, the Children's Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Variety, the Children's 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 Variety, the Children's Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Variety, the Children's Charity as a registered charity (number SC038505) 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 Variety, the Children's Charity's charity number?: Variety, the Children's Charity's charity number is SC038505. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038505?: Search SC038505 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 Variety, the Children's Charity do?: The Association is established for the following objects ('the Objects') namely: (1) to promote and provide for the care and upbringing of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children within the United Kingdom (2) the advancement of education and the relief of financial need of children within the United Kingdom (3) to undertake and to assist others to undertake research into any illness or affliction affecting children which will advance knowledge and to publish the useful results of such research (4) the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for children in t…
Does Variety, the Children's Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Variety, the Children's 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 Variety, the Children's Charity?: Variety, the Children's Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.variety.org.uk. 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 Variety, the Children's Charity registered as a charity?: Variety, the Children's Charity was entered on the register on 31 July 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.