--- title: "Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association — check charity number SC038429 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038429. the advancement of education charity based in East Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-fire-rescue-service-retired-employees-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:06:56.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association is a registered charity (number SC038429) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £535 (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 Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association? Registered charity number SC038429 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £535 Website [www.strathclydefire.org/rea](http://www.strathclydefire.org/rea) ## What does Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association do? No activities have been done in this financial period due to other work pressures and lack of trustees. ## What causes is Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association 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=scottish-fire-rescue-service-retired-employees-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.strathclydefire.org/rea) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038429) 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 Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association's charity number? Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association's charity number is SC038429. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038429? Search SC038429 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 Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association do? No activities have been done in this financial period due to other work pressures and lack of trustees. Does Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association. 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 Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association? Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Retired Employees Association's website is http://www.strathclydefire.org/rea — 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=SC038429).