Is International Voluntary Service a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists International Voluntary Service as a registered charity (number SC039585) 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 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.

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?

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When was International Voluntary Service registered as a charity?

International Voluntary Service was entered on the register on 14 May 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039585Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

International Voluntary Service

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

International Voluntary Service is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about International Voluntary Service?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £56,150
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £47,754
Registered charity number: SC039585
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.ivsgb.org

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International Voluntary Service (number SC039585) 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 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…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Voluntary Service

Answers International Voluntary Service gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 May 2008
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is International Voluntary Service registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for International Voluntary Service yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score International Voluntary Service. 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 International Voluntary Service?

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Frequently asked questions

Is International Voluntary Service a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists International Voluntary Service as a registered charity (number SC039585) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.ivsgb.org. 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 International Voluntary Service registered as a charity?: International Voluntary Service was entered on the register on 14 May 2008.

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.