--- title: "A Bear Named Buttony — check charity number SC049781 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Bear Named Buttony a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049781. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-bear-named-buttony retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:37:50.164Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Bear Named Buttony is a registered charity (number SC049781) 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 education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £71,693 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 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](http://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. ## What causes is A Bear Named Buttony registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Bear Named Buttony yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Bear Named Buttony 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=a-bear-named-buttony&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buttonybear.org.uk/) ## 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](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=SC049781).