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title: "Wipe The Tears — check charity number SC045440 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wipe The Tears a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045440. the advancement of health 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/wipe-the-tears
retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:06:17.354Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wipe The Tears is a registered charity (number SC045440) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £7,625 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Wipe The Tears?

Registered charity number

SC045440

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Glasgow City

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£7,625

Website

[www.wipethetears.org.uk](http://www.wipethetears.org.uk/)

## What does Wipe The Tears do?

To provide the opportunity and direction for the development of externally displaced children by the provision of humanitarian aid and promotion of education and health.

## What causes is Wipe The Tears registered for?

the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wipe The Tears yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wipe The Tears 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wipe The Tears a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wipe The Tears is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045440) 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 Wipe The Tears's charity number?

Wipe The Tears's charity number is SC045440. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045440?

Search SC045440 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 Wipe The Tears do?

To provide the opportunity and direction for the development of externally displaced children by the provision of humanitarian aid and promotion of education and health.

Does Wipe The Tears have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wipe The Tears. 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 Wipe The Tears?

Wipe The Tears's website is http://www.wipethetears.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=SC045440).