Wateraid
Wateraid is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the saving of lives, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Wateraid?
- Registered charity number
- SC039479
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £92,116,000
- Website
- www.wateraid.org
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.
What causes is Wateraid registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Wateraid yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wateraid 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wateraid a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Wateraid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039479) 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 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 is http://www.wateraid.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.