Is Voice of Persecuted Christians a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Voice of Persecuted Christians as a registered charity (number SC040456) 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 Voice of Persecuted Christians's charity number?

Voice of Persecuted Christians's charity number is SC040456. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040456?

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Does Voice of Persecuted Christians have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voice of Persecuted Christians. 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 Voice of Persecuted Christians?

Voice of Persecuted Christians's website listed in our register data is http://www.releaseinternational.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 Voice of Persecuted Christians registered as a charity?

Voice of Persecuted Christians was entered on the register on 5 February 2009.

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Voice of Persecuted Christians

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

Voice of Persecuted Christians is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Voice of Persecuted Christians?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,728,590
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,158,662
Registered charity number: SC040456
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.releaseinternational.org

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Voice of Persecuted Christians (number SC040456) 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 Voice of Persecuted Christians do?

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith and Ethos Statement. The relief of poverty and other hardship, need or distress, for those who are suffering persecution or marginalisation for their Christian beliefs, and their families, by providing support and assistance. To further the charitable work of the Charity by the advancement of such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time decide, provided such purposes are consistent with the Statement of Faith and Ethos Statement.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Voice of Persecuted Christians

Answers Voice of Persecuted Christians 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: 5 February 2009
Also known as: Release International
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Voice of Persecuted Christians registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Voice of Persecuted Christians yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Voice of Persecuted Christians. 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 Voice of Persecuted Christians a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Voice of Persecuted Christians as a registered charity (number SC040456) 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 Voice of Persecuted Christians's charity number?: Voice of Persecuted Christians's charity number is SC040456. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040456?: Search SC040456 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 Voice of Persecuted Christians do?: To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith and Ethos Statement. The relief of poverty and other hardship, need or distress, for those who are suffering persecution or marginalisation for their Christian beliefs, and their families, by providing support and assistance. To further the charitable work of the Charity by the advancement of such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time decide, provided such purposes are consistent with the Statement of Faith and Ethos Statement.
Does Voice of Persecuted Christians have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voice of Persecuted Christians. 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 Voice of Persecuted Christians?: Voice of Persecuted Christians's website listed in our register data is http://www.releaseinternational.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 Voice of Persecuted Christians registered as a charity?: Voice of Persecuted Christians was entered on the register on 5 February 2009.

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.