--- title: "Red Earth Children (Africa) — check charity number SC040736 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Red Earth Children (Africa) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040736. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/red-earth-children-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:30:30.271Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Red Earth Children (Africa) is a registered charity (number SC040736) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Red Earth Children (Africa)? Registered charity number SC040736 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland ## What does Red Earth Children (Africa) do? The charity is currently dormant. It was set up to relieve poverty and advance education in developing countries ## What causes is Red Earth Children (Africa) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Red Earth Children (Africa) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Red Earth Children (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=red-earth-children-africa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Red Earth Children (Africa) a legitimate charity? Yes. Red Earth Children (Africa) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040736) 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 Red Earth Children (Africa)'s charity number? Red Earth Children (Africa)'s charity number is SC040736. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040736? Search SC040736 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 Red Earth Children (Africa) do? The charity is currently dormant. It was set up to relieve poverty and advance education in developing countries Does Red Earth Children (Africa) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Red Earth Children (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 Red Earth Children (Africa)? Red Earth Children (Africa) 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=SC040736).