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Registered charity · No. SC051191SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Glasgow City

Sight Relief (SCIO)

Sight Relief (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.

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Sight Relief (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC051191) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £28,865 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Sight Relief (SCIO)?

Registered charity number
SC051191
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£28,865

What does Sight Relief (SCIO) do?

Sight Relief is a Scottish charity established to provide sight-saving eye care to underprivileged communities in developing countries, with a focus on Pakistan, where 26 million people are blind or visually impaired and the vast majority of cases are curable or preventable. We deliver free eye screening camps in remote and rural areas, dispensing spectacles, facilitating cataract surgery, and training local health workers. We follow a four-phase model: from emergency outreach camps, through community capacity building and formal clinical training, to establishing permanent eye care infrastru…

What causes is Sight Relief (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sight Relief (SCIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sight Relief (SCIO) 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sight Relief (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
Yes. Sight Relief (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051191) 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 Sight Relief (SCIO)'s charity number?
Sight Relief (SCIO)'s charity number is SC051191. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051191?
Search SC051191 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 Sight Relief (SCIO) do?
Sight Relief is a Scottish charity established to provide sight-saving eye care to underprivileged communities in developing countries, with a focus on Pakistan, where 26 million people are blind or visually impaired and the vast majority of cases are curable or preventable. We deliver free eye screening camps in remote and rural areas, dispensing spectacles, facilitating cataract surgery, and training local health workers. We follow a four-phase model: from emergency outreach camps, through community capacity building and formal clinical training, to establishing permanent eye care infrastru…
Does Sight Relief (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sight Relief (SCIO). 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 Sight Relief (SCIO)?
Sight Relief (SCIO)'s website is http://www.sight-relief.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.