--- title: "Orphanaid — check charity number SC042426 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orphanaid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042426. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orphanaid retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:44.320Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orphanaid is a registered charity (number SC042426) 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 education. Its latest reported income was £7,288 (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 Orphanaid? Registered charity number SC042426 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,288 ## What does Orphanaid do? Paying for school fees for primary, secondary and university students Provision of school uniforms, stationery and help with medical care for our sponsored children where possible Provision of clean water to communities where children live Where possible, provision of laptops to university students ## What causes is Orphanaid registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orphanaid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orphanaid 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=orphanaid&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orphanaid a legitimate charity? Yes. Orphanaid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042426) 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 Orphanaid's charity number? Orphanaid's charity number is SC042426. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042426? Search SC042426 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 Orphanaid do? Paying for school fees for primary, secondary and university students Provision of school uniforms, stationery and help with medical care for our sponsored children where possible Provision of clean water to communities where children live Where possible, provision of laptops to university students Does Orphanaid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orphanaid. 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 Orphanaid? Orphanaid 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=SC042426).