International Voluntary Service
International Voluntary Service is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about International Voluntary Service?
- Registered charity number
- SC039585
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £134,681
- Website
- www.ivsgb.org
What does International Voluntary Service do?
The objects for which the Association is established are: (i) To afford opportunities by which men and women, in a spirit of friendship, international understanding and voluntary discipline, may, without regard to their race, religion, creed or politics, be encouraged and enabled to give to the community, either individually, or in groups, effective voluntary service in co-operation with local communities as well as other local, national and international organisations, as a means of fostering greater confidence between peoples of different social, cultural, political or religious background…
What causes is International Voluntary Service registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for International Voluntary Service yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. International Voluntary Service 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 International Voluntary Service a legitimate charity?
- Yes. International Voluntary Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039585) 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 International Voluntary Service's charity number?
- International Voluntary Service's charity number is SC039585. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC039585?
- Search SC039585 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 International Voluntary Service do?
- The objects for which the Association is established are: (i) To afford opportunities by which men and women, in a spirit of friendship, international understanding and voluntary discipline, may, without regard to their race, religion, creed or politics, be encouraged and enabled to give to the community, either individually, or in groups, effective voluntary service in co-operation with local communities as well as other local, national and international organisations, as a means of fostering greater confidence between peoples of different social, cultural, political or religious background…
- Does International Voluntary Service have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Voluntary Service. 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 International Voluntary Service?
- International Voluntary Service's website is http://www.ivsgb.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.