--- title: "Scottish Nautical Welfare Society — check charity number SC032892 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Nautical Welfare Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC032892. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/scottish-nautical-welfare-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:05:08.118Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Nautical Welfare Society is a registered charity (number SC032892) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £104,400 (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 Nautical Welfare Society? Registered charity number SC032892 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £104,400 Website [www.snws.org.uk](http://www.snws.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Nautical Welfare Society do? The charity's objectives and principal activities are to promote, mainly by way of financial assistance, the welfare of former seafarers, or their dependants, who are in needy circumstances. The methods by which the welfare of this group is addressed are as follows: provision of a quarterly grant, this is the principal means of support given. home visits to beneficiaries who are housebound, in hospital or on request. provision of a weekly social and lunch club and periodic social events/outings. ## What causes is Scottish Nautical Welfare Society registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Nautical Welfare Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Nautical Welfare Society 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-nautical-welfare-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.snws.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Nautical Welfare Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Nautical Welfare Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC032892) 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 Nautical Welfare Society's charity number? Scottish Nautical Welfare Society's charity number is SC032892. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC032892? Search SC032892 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 Nautical Welfare Society do? The charity's objectives and principal activities are to promote, mainly by way of financial assistance, the welfare of former seafarers, or their dependants, who are in needy circumstances. The methods by which the welfare of this group is addressed are as follows: provision of a quarterly grant, this is the principal means of support given. home visits to beneficiaries who are housebound, in hospital or on request. provision of a weekly social and lunch club and periodic social events/outings. Does Scottish Nautical Welfare Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Nautical Welfare Society. 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 Nautical Welfare Society? Scottish Nautical Welfare Society's website is http://www.snws.org.uk — 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=SC032892).