--- title: "Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) — check charity number SC045460 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045460. the advancement of health 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/defence-medical-welfare-service-dmws retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:41.847Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is a registered charity (number SC045460) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the saving of lives; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,174,606 (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 Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)? Registered charity number SC045460 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,174,606 Website [www.dmws.org.uk](http://www.dmws.org.uk/) ## What does Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) do? The Objects of the Charity are: (a) the provision of welfare services for members of H M Forces, their dependants, and others engaged by or acting in support of the Armed Forces. and (b) the carrying on of such other activities as are exclusively charitable and as the directors shall think fit. ## What causes is Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of livesany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=defence-medical-welfare-service-dmws&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dmws.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) a legitimate charity? Yes. Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045460) 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 Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)'s charity number? Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)'s charity number is SC045460. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045460? Search SC045460 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 Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) do? The Objects of the Charity are: (a) the provision of welfare services for members of H M Forces, their dependants, and others engaged by or acting in support of the Armed Forces. and (b) the carrying on of such other activities as are exclusively charitable and as the directors shall think fit. Does Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS). 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 Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)? Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)'s website is http://www.dmws.org.uk — 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=SC045460).