Is Wateraid a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wateraid as a registered charity (number SC039479) 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 Wateraid's charity number?

Wateraid's charity number is SC039479. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039479?

Search SC039479 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 Wateraid have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Wateraid was entered on the register on 3 April 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039479Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Wateraid

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

Wateraid is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Wateraid?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £109,787,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £105,149,000
Registered charity number: SC039479
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.wateraid.org

Quick answer

Wateraid (number SC039479) 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 Wateraid do?

The object for which the Association is established is to relieve poverty and suffering in any part of the world through the improvement of water supplies, sanitation and advice on related health matters and to educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of such poverty and suffering.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wateraid

Answers Wateraid gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 April 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Wateraid registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wateraid yet?

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

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.

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Is this your charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wateraid a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wateraid as a registered charity (number SC039479) 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 Wateraid's charity number?: Wateraid's charity number is SC039479. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039479?: Search SC039479 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 Wateraid do?: The object for which the Association is established is to relieve poverty and suffering in any part of the world through the improvement of water supplies, sanitation and advice on related health matters and to educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of such poverty and suffering.
Does Wateraid have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wateraid. 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 Wateraid?: Wateraid's website listed in our register data is http://www.wateraid.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 Wateraid registered as a charity?: Wateraid was entered on the register on 3 April 2008.

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.