Journalists' Charity
Journalists' Charity is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Journalists' Charity?
- Registered charity number
- SC042405
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £851,000
What does Journalists' Charity do?
3.3. 1 To help journalists and their dependants who meet the eligibility criteria who, because of sickness, accident or other unforeseen circumstance, need help. 3.3.2 To give help to those who meet the criteria but have left journalism as well as the dependants of journalists. 3.3.3 To meet a need rather than preserve a particular lifestyle and we cannot subsidise those who, in the long-term, find it difficult to make a living from journalism unless through illness or other misfortune. 3.3.4 Help may be in the form or cash grants or accommodation.
What causes is Journalists' Charity registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Journalists' Charity yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Journalists' Charity 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 Journalists' Charity a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Journalists' Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042405) 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 Journalists' Charity's charity number?
- Journalists' Charity's charity number is SC042405. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC042405?
- Search SC042405 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 Journalists' Charity do?
- 3.3. 1 To help journalists and their dependants who meet the eligibility criteria who, because of sickness, accident or other unforeseen circumstance, need help. 3.3.2 To give help to those who meet the criteria but have left journalism as well as the dependants of journalists. 3.3.3 To meet a need rather than preserve a particular lifestyle and we cannot subsidise those who, in the long-term, find it difficult to make a living from journalism unless through illness or other misfortune. 3.3.4 Help may be in the form or cash grants or accommodation.
- Does Journalists' Charity have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Journalists' Charity. 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 Journalists' Charity?
- Journalists' Charity's website is http://www.journalistscharity.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.