Is Vchp a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Vchp as a registered charity (number SC053215) 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 Vchp's charity number?

Vchp's charity number is SC053215. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053215?

Search SC053215 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 Vchp have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vchp. 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 Vchp?

Vchp's website listed in our register data is http://www.visioncarecharity.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 Vchp registered as a charity?

Vchp was entered on the register on 21 March 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053215Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Vchp

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

Vchp is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Vchp?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £469,048
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £413,117
Registered charity number: SC053215
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.visioncarecharity.org

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Vchp (number SC053215) 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 Vchp do?

To preserve, protect and promote the ocular health of homeless and destitute people in the UK who are unwilling or unable to access mainstream services available through the NHS by providing and assisting in the provision of a comprehensive high quality and free at the point of use ocular health service, including screening and the provision of spectacles, that meets the immediate visual needs of our beneficiaries in a safe, accessible, friendly and comfortable environment.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vchp

Answers Vchp gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 21 March 2024
Also known as: Vision Care for Homeless People Limited
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Vchp registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Vchp yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Vchp. 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

What should you check before donating to Vchp?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vchp a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Vchp as a registered charity (number SC053215) 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 Vchp's charity number?: Vchp's charity number is SC053215. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053215?: Search SC053215 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 Vchp do?: To preserve, protect and promote the ocular health of homeless and destitute people in the UK who are unwilling or unable to access mainstream services available through the NHS by providing and assisting in the provision of a comprehensive high quality and free at the point of use ocular health service, including screening and the provision of spectacles, that meets the immediate visual needs of our beneficiaries in a safe, accessible, friendly and comfortable environment.
Does Vchp have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vchp. 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 Vchp?: Vchp's website listed in our register data is http://www.visioncarecharity.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 Vchp registered as a charity?: Vchp was entered on the register on 21 March 2024.

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.