--- title: "On Call Africa — check charity number SC041546 | CharityCompare" description: "Is On Call Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041546. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/on-call-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:58.899Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer On Call Africa is a registered charity (number SC041546) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,084,383 (year ending 2024-12-30). 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 On Call Africa? Registered charity number SC041546 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2024-12-30) £1,084,383 Website [www.oncallafrica.org](http://www.oncallafrica.org/) ## What does On Call Africa do? On Call Africa works to improve access to quality healthcare in rural Zambia by strengthening health systems and influencing policy. Its Community Health Improvement Programme (CHIPs) focuses on four pillars: facility-based quality improvement, infrastructure upgrades, community health worker training, and research. Through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, CHIPs improves service quality, workforce capacity, and data-driven decision-making. Innovative solutions like solar-powered mobile health carts (e-carts) extend services such as vaccination, ultrasounds, and health education to re… ## What causes is On Call Africa registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for On Call Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. On Call Africa 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=on-call-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oncallafrica.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is On Call Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. On Call Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041546) 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 On Call Africa's charity number? On Call Africa's charity number is SC041546. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041546? Search SC041546 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 On Call Africa do? On Call Africa works to improve access to quality healthcare in rural Zambia by strengthening health systems and influencing policy. Its Community Health Improvement Programme (CHIPs) focuses on four pillars: facility-based quality improvement, infrastructure upgrades, community health worker training, and research. Through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, CHIPs improves service quality, workforce capacity, and data-driven decision-making. Innovative solutions like solar-powered mobile health carts (e-carts) extend services such as vaccination, ultrasounds, and health education to re… Does On Call Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for On Call Africa. 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 On Call Africa? On Call Africa's website is http://www.oncallafrica.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=SC041546).