--- title: "Red — check charity number SC046390 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Red a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046390. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/red retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:28:58.102Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Red is a registered charity (number SC046390) 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 citizenship or community development. 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? Registered charity number SC046390 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Lothian ## What does Red do? The organisation's purposes are: To improve education quality To develop partnerships between higher and lower income countries to improve education globally To promote global citizenship ## What causes is Red registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Red yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Red 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&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Red a legitimate charity? Yes. Red is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046390) 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's charity number? Red's charity number is SC046390. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046390? Search SC046390 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 do? The organisation's purposes are: To improve education quality To develop partnerships between higher and lower income countries to improve education globally To promote global citizenship Does Red have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Red. 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? Red 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=SC046390).