--- title: "Mercy Corps Europe — check charity number SC030289 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mercy Corps Europe a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030289. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mercy-corps-europe retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:57:15.390Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mercy Corps Europe is a registered charity (number SC030289) 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 health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £173,818,407 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Mercy Corps Europe? Registered charity number SC030289 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £173,818,407 Website [europe.mercycorps.org](https://europe.mercycorps.org/) ## What does Mercy Corps Europe do? Mercy Corps Europe exists to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities, especially in regions affected by conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability. Its work spans emergency response, long-term development, and resilience-building across over 35 countries. ## What causes is Mercy Corps Europe registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mercy Corps Europe yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mercy Corps Europe 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=mercy-corps-europe&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://europe.mercycorps.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mercy Corps Europe a legitimate charity? Yes. Mercy Corps Europe is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030289) 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 Mercy Corps Europe's charity number? Mercy Corps Europe's charity number is SC030289. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030289? Search SC030289 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 Mercy Corps Europe do? Mercy Corps Europe exists to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities, especially in regions affected by conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability. Its work spans emergency response, long-term development, and resilience-building across over 35 countries. Does Mercy Corps Europe have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mercy Corps Europe. 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 Mercy Corps Europe? Mercy Corps Europe's website is https://europe.mercycorps.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=SC030289).