--- title: "Water Witness international — check charity number SC041072 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Water Witness international a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041072. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/water-witness-international retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:39:04.694Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Water Witness international is a registered charity (number SC041072) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £2,021,471 (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 Water Witness international? Registered charity number SC041072 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,021,471 Website [www.waterwitness.org](http://www.waterwitness.org/) ## What does Water Witness international do? Promote sustainable development through equitable and effective water resource management for public benefit. Protect and conserve the environment and resources, reduce poverty, and improve quality of life in disadvantaged communities while supporting sustainable economic growth and fair water use. Advance public education, research and understanding on water management, biodiversity, conflict reduction, poverty and human wellbeing worldwide. Conduct research and analysis on water governance and socio-economic impacts. develop and promote best practice, tools and certifiable standards for reg… ## What causes is Water Witness international registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Water Witness international yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Water Witness international 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=water-witness-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.waterwitness.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Water Witness international a legitimate charity? Yes. Water Witness international is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041072) 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 Water Witness international's charity number? Water Witness international's charity number is SC041072. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041072? Search SC041072 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 Water Witness international do? Promote sustainable development through equitable and effective water resource management for public benefit. Protect and conserve the environment and resources, reduce poverty, and improve quality of life in disadvantaged communities while supporting sustainable economic growth and fair water use. Advance public education, research and understanding on water management, biodiversity, conflict reduction, poverty and human wellbeing worldwide. Conduct research and analysis on water governance and socio-economic impacts. develop and promote best practice, tools and certifiable standards for reg… Does Water Witness international have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Water Witness international. 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 Water Witness international? Water Witness international's website is http://www.waterwitness.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](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=SC041072).