--- title: "Variety, the Children's Charity — check charity number SC038505 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Variety, the Children's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038505. 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/variety-the-children-s-charity-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:47:36.777Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Variety, the Children's Charity is a registered charity (number SC038505) 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 education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £7,196,255 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Variety, the Children's Charity? Registered charity number SC038505 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £7,196,255 Website [www.variety.org.uk](http://www.variety.org.uk/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Variety, the Children's Charity 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=variety-the-children-s-charity-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.variety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Variety, the Children's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Variety, the Children's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038505) 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 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 is http://www.variety.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=SC038505).