--- title: "VERSE Stories — charity SC048454 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "VERSE Stories (charity SC048454). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/verse-stories retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:00:32.171Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC048454SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) VS # VERSE Stories Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data VERSE Stories is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the promotion of equality and diversity, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.versestories.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048454) Work at VERSE Stories? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=verse-stories&type=claim&name=VERSE%20Stories) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about VERSE Stories? Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30 £1,682 Registered charity number SC048454 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Aberdeenshire Website [www.versestories.org](http://www.versestories.org/) Quick answer VERSE Stories (number SC048454) 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 VERSE Stories do? VERSE Stories exists to support people affected by global crises — poverty, lack of clean water, food insecurity, and inadequate shelter. We identify individuals or families in genuine need and tell their story through short documentary-style films, which we share on our website and social media channels. This storytelling drives donations from supporters around the world who connect with the people featured. We then use those donations to directly provide practical support — whether that's funding, resources, or services — to improve the beneficiary's circumstances. Throughout the process we… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for VERSE Stories Answers VERSE Stories gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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 13 June 2018 Where it says it operates Aberdeenshire ## What causes is VERSE Stories registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe promotion of equality and diversitythe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for VERSE Stories yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score VERSE Stories. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to VERSE Stories? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=verse-stories&type=claim&name=VERSE%20Stories) [Visit charity website](http://www.versestories.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is VERSE Stories a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists VERSE Stories as a registered charity (number SC048454) 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 VERSE Stories's charity number? VERSE Stories's charity number is SC048454. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048454? Search SC048454 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 VERSE Stories do? VERSE Stories exists to support people affected by global crises — poverty, lack of clean water, food insecurity, and inadequate shelter. We identify individuals or families in genuine need and tell their story through short documentary-style films, which we share on our website and social media channels. This storytelling drives donations from supporters around the world who connect with the people featured. We then use those donations to directly provide practical support — whether that's funding, resources, or services — to improve the beneficiary's circumstances. Throughout the process we… Does VERSE Stories have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for VERSE Stories. 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 VERSE Stories? VERSE Stories's website listed in our register data is http://www.versestories.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 VERSE Stories registered as a charity? VERSE Stories was entered on the register on 13 June 2018. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC048454).