A Bear Named Buttony
A Bear Named Buttony is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Aberdeenshire.
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What are the key facts about A Bear Named Buttony?
- Registered charity number
- SC049781
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30)
- £71,693
- Website
- www.buttonybear.org.uk
What does A Bear Named Buttony do?
The chairty support children and young people who have a stoma. For children we gift a bear with a stoma, Buttony, along with story books and colouring books. For teenagers and young adult we gift a wash bag full of helpful non-medical items to help them adapt to life with a stoma. We also provide resources for stoma nurses to help prepare children and families prior to surgery. We aim to raise positive awareness of living with stoma.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Bear Named Buttony a legitimate charity?
- Yes. A Bear Named Buttony is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049781) 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 A Bear Named Buttony's charity number?
- A Bear Named Buttony's charity number is SC049781. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC049781?
- Search SC049781 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 A Bear Named Buttony do?
- The chairty support children and young people who have a stoma. For children we gift a bear with a stoma, Buttony, along with story books and colouring books. For teenagers and young adult we gift a wash bag full of helpful non-medical items to help them adapt to life with a stoma. We also provide resources for stoma nurses to help prepare children and families prior to surgery. We aim to raise positive awareness of living with stoma.
- Does A Bear Named Buttony have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Bear Named Buttony. 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 A Bear Named Buttony?
- A Bear Named Buttony's website is http://www.buttonybear.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.