Is WellChild a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists WellChild as a registered charity (number SC045010) 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 WellChild's charity number?

WellChild's charity number is SC045010. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045010?

Search SC045010 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 WellChild have reviews and complaints?

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

WellChild's website listed in our register data is http://www.wellchild.org.uk. 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 WellChild registered as a charity?

WellChild was entered on the register on 21 July 2014.

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WellChild

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

WellChild is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about WellChild?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,953,843
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,214,489
Registered charity number: SC045010
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.wellchild.org.uk

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WellChild (number SC045010) 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 WellChild do?

The Object of the Charity is the relief of sickness, primarily but not exclusively among sick and seriously ill children and young people and their families and carers, by: •The provision, promotion and advancement of charitable activities and services to care for and support the sick and seriously ill, and their families and carers, to ensure that they have the best possible quality of life. •The promotion, financing, maintenance and furtherance of medical and health research and ensuring the effective dissemination of the useful results of such research by supporting, informing and educat…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for WellChild

Answers WellChild 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: 21 July 2014
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is WellChild registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for WellChild yet?

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is WellChild a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists WellChild as a registered charity (number SC045010) 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 WellChild's charity number?: WellChild's charity number is SC045010. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045010?: Search SC045010 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 WellChild do?: The Object of the Charity is the relief of sickness, primarily but not exclusively among sick and seriously ill children and young people and their families and carers, by: •The provision, promotion and advancement of charitable activities and services to care for and support the sick and seriously ill, and their families and carers, to ensure that they have the best possible quality of life. •The promotion, financing, maintenance and furtherance of medical and health research and ensuring the effective dissemination of the useful results of such research by supporting, informing and educat…
Does WellChild have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for WellChild. 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 WellChild?: WellChild's website listed in our register data is http://www.wellchild.org.uk. 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 WellChild registered as a charity?: WellChild was entered on the register on 21 July 2014.

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.