01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050711
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Overseas only
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DD7 6EE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Pearl International is set up for the twin purposes of informing and alerting users of electronic equipment of the human cost of the extraction of minerals used in that equipment, and of alleviating the negative effects of that mineral extraction through projects designed to increase access to education and/or the rehabilitation of child soldiers affected by mineral extraction and conflict.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 The prevention or relief of poverty amongst needy persons through the support of vulnerable children, the rehabilitation of child soldiers and the development of associated, sustainable projects in The Democratic Republic of Congo and such other countries as the trustees decide. 4.2 The advancement of education through supporting access to education and training in The Democratic Republic of Congo and such other countries as the trustees decide. 4.3 The advancement of human rights and conflict resolution through relieving the needs of former child soldiers in The Democratic Republic of Congo and such other countries as the trustees decide. 4.4 The promotion and advocacy of justice, equality and sustainability through raising awareness of the impact of conflict minerals, the exploitation of child soldiers, vulnerable persons and associated issues. 5 The area within which the organisation shall operate (in this constitution referred to as the 'Area of Benefit') shall be The Democratic Republic of Congo and such other overseas countries as the trustees decide. 6 The organisation shall promote (but not promote exclusively) its activities and delivery operations to people within the 'Area of Benefit' who are affected by poverty, trauma or other disadvantage. These people will be the organisation's beneficiaries.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £2,023 | £3,300 | 0 | 10 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £3,572 | £150 | 0 | 11 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £5,572 | £6,332 | 0 | 30 August 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £2,436 | £140 | 0 | 19 September 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 23 Lochty Street, Carnoustie, Angus
- Website supplied to OSCR
- pearl-international.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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