--- title: "Depaul UK — check charity number SC049244 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Depaul UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049244. 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/depaul-uk-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:03:10.659Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Depaul UK is a registered charity (number SC049244) 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 education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £25,303,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Depaul UK? Registered charity number SC049244 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £25,303,000 Website [www.uk.depaulcharity.org](http://www.uk.depaulcharity.org/) ## What does Depaul UK do? 3.1 The objects of the Charity are:- 3.1.1 the prevention and relief of poverty, homelessness and financial hardship. 3.1.2 the advancement of education. 3.1.3 such other exclusively charitable objects or exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may from time to time decide can usefully be pursued for the public benefit, nationally and internationally and by such exclusively charitable means as the Trustees may determine (the ?Objects?). 3.1.4 nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the prop… ## What causes is Depaul UK registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Depaul UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Depaul UK 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=depaul-uk-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.uk.depaulcharity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Depaul UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Depaul UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049244) 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 Depaul UK's charity number? Depaul UK's charity number is SC049244. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049244? Search SC049244 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 Depaul UK do? 3.1 The objects of the Charity are:- 3.1.1 the prevention and relief of poverty, homelessness and financial hardship. 3.1.2 the advancement of education. 3.1.3 such other exclusively charitable objects or exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may from time to time decide can usefully be pursued for the public benefit, nationally and internationally and by such exclusively charitable means as the Trustees may determine (the ?Objects?). 3.1.4 nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the prop… Does Depaul UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Depaul UK. 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 Depaul UK? Depaul UK's website is http://www.uk.depaulcharity.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=SC049244).