--- title: "Scottish Refugee Council — check charity number SC008639 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Refugee Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008639. 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-refugee-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:00:09.924Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Refugee Council is a registered charity (number SC008639) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £7,194,086 (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 Refugee Council? Registered charity number SC008639 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,194,086 Website [www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk](http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Refugee Council do? We are Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we support thousands of men, women and children as they rebuild their lives in Scotland. We believe that everyone seeking safety should receive the same warm welcome and respect, no matter where they’re from or how they arrived. Our vision is of a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. Our mission is to build a society where people of all ages are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and are able to achieve their full potential. We work within an increasingly comp… ## What causes is Scottish Refugee Council registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Refugee Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Refugee Council 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-refugee-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Refugee Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Refugee Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008639) 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 Refugee Council's charity number? Scottish Refugee Council's charity number is SC008639. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008639? Search SC008639 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 Refugee Council do? We are Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we support thousands of men, women and children as they rebuild their lives in Scotland. We believe that everyone seeking safety should receive the same warm welcome and respect, no matter where they’re from or how they arrived. Our vision is of a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. Our mission is to build a society where people of all ages are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and are able to achieve their full potential. We work within an increasingly comp… Does Scottish Refugee Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Refugee Council. 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 Refugee Council? Scottish Refugee Council's website is http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.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=SC008639).