Is 28 Group Observed (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 28 Group Observed (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046094) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is 28 Group Observed (SCIO)'s charity number?

28 Group Observed (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046094. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046094?

Search SC046094 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.

Does 28 Group Observed (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to 28 Group Observed (SCIO)?

28 Group Observed (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.28group.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was 28 Group Observed (SCIO) registered as a charity?

28 Group Observed (SCIO) was entered on the register on 2 November 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC046094SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

28 Group Observed (SCIO)

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

28 Group Observed (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about 28 Group Observed (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £9,658
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £9,767
Registered charity number: SC046094
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.28group.org.uk

Quick answer

28 Group Observed (SCIO) (number SC046094) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does 28 Group Observed (SCIO) do?

Providing educational talks, literature and guided visits for the general public relating to the Royal Observer Corps and their role in both the Second World War and the Cold War. The advancement of heritage by preserving the Royal Observer Corps Group & Sector Control bunker at Craigiebarns in Dundee and other Royal Observer Corps sites served by the 28 Group Control Bunker. The archiving of related materials & information to enable future research.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 28 Group Observed (SCIO)

Answers 28 Group Observed (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 November 2015
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is 28 Group Observed (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for 28 Group Observed (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 28 Group Observed (SCIO). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is 28 Group Observed (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 28 Group Observed (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046094) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is 28 Group Observed (SCIO)'s charity number?: 28 Group Observed (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046094. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046094?: Search SC046094 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 28 Group Observed (SCIO) do?: Providing educational talks, literature and guided visits for the general public relating to the Royal Observer Corps and their role in both the Second World War and the Cold War. The advancement of heritage by preserving the Royal Observer Corps Group & Sector Control bunker at Craigiebarns in Dundee and other Royal Observer Corps sites served by the 28 Group Control Bunker. The archiving of related materials & information to enable future research.
Does 28 Group Observed (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 28 Group Observed (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 28 Group Observed (SCIO)?: 28 Group Observed (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.28group.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was 28 Group Observed (SCIO) registered as a charity?: 28 Group Observed (SCIO) was entered on the register on 2 November 2015.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.