--- title: "Welcome Tide — check charity number SC055184 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welcome Tide a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055184. the saving of lives 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/welcome-tide retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:56:39.035Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welcome Tide is a registered charity (number SC055184) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. 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 Welcome Tide? Registered charity number SC055184 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City ## What does Welcome Tide do? 1 The organisation’s purposes are: To promote the saving of lives, the advancement of public participation in sport and the promotion of equality and diversity. 2 This will be achieved by The Welcome Tide being a community-based initiative providing water safety education and swimming lessons for people seeking asylum and refugees. The project aims to reduce drowning risk, increase confidence around water, and support health, wellbeing, and social inclusion through safe, structured access to swimming. ## What causes is Welcome Tide registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welcome Tide yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welcome Tide 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=welcome-tide&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welcome Tide a legitimate charity? Yes. Welcome Tide is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055184) 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 Welcome Tide's charity number? Welcome Tide's charity number is SC055184. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055184? Search SC055184 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 Welcome Tide do? 1 The organisation’s purposes are: To promote the saving of lives, the advancement of public participation in sport and the promotion of equality and diversity. 2 This will be achieved by The Welcome Tide being a community-based initiative providing water safety education and swimming lessons for people seeking asylum and refugees. The project aims to reduce drowning risk, increase confidence around water, and support health, wellbeing, and social inclusion through safe, structured access to swimming. Does Welcome Tide have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welcome Tide. 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 Welcome Tide? Welcome Tide does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC055184).