--- title: "Middle East Relief Fund — check charity number SC028830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Middle East Relief Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028830. 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/middle-east-relief-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:27.885Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Middle East Relief Fund is a registered charity (number SC028830) 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 human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £208,742 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Middle East Relief Fund? Registered charity number SC028830 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £208,742 ## What does Middle East Relief Fund do? To relieve particularly in countries where there is little charitable aid given the suffering, poverty and distress of those who are in straightened circumstances as a result of natural disaster, persecution or any other cause and whose origins are in the Middle East. by making money available to other bodies of whaterver nature which have charitable purposes, the aims of which encompass the relief of suffering, poverty and distress of the above all as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit ## What causes is Middle East Relief Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Middle East Relief Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Middle East Relief Fund 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=middle-east-relief-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Middle East Relief Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Middle East Relief Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028830) 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 Middle East Relief Fund's charity number? Middle East Relief Fund's charity number is SC028830. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028830? Search SC028830 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 Middle East Relief Fund do? To relieve particularly in countries where there is little charitable aid given the suffering, poverty and distress of those who are in straightened circumstances as a result of natural disaster, persecution or any other cause and whose origins are in the Middle East. by making money available to other bodies of whaterver nature which have charitable purposes, the aims of which encompass the relief of suffering, poverty and distress of the above all as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit Does Middle East Relief Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Middle East Relief Fund. 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 Middle East Relief Fund? Middle East Relief Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC028830).