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title: "Wateraid — check charity number SC039479 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wateraid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039479. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wateraid-sc
retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:09.752Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wateraid is a registered charity (number SC039479) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £92,116,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## 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](http://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?

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

## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wateraid-sc&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.wateraid.org/)

## 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](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=SC039479).