Is Act (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Act (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC053974) 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 Act (SCIO)'s charity number?

Act (SCIO)'s charity number is SC053974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053974?

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When was Act (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Act (SCIO) was entered on the register on 13 February 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC053974SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Act (SCIO)

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

Act (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Act (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £112,843
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £58,507
Registered charity number: SC053974
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.act.scot

Quick answer

Act (SCIO) (number SC053974) 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 Act (SCIO) do?

ACT is a grassroots organisation in the village of Auchencairn, South Scotland, working to adapt and build resilience in our community to the climate crisis. We seek to do this through educational events, sharing skills, and running local projects. Our regular projects include: community transport to promote sustainable transport through e-bike hire, bike repairs, guided bike rides and minibus transport. food growing through led local allotment sessions, skill share, and seed swaps. biodiversity group to enhance local biodiversity and educate about it through surveying, land improvements, tre…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Act (SCIO)

Answers Act (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 February 2025
Also known as: Auchencairn Climate Transition SCIO
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Act (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Act (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Act (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 Act (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Act (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC053974) 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 Act (SCIO)'s charity number?: Act (SCIO)'s charity number is SC053974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053974?: Search SC053974 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 Act (SCIO) do?: ACT is a grassroots organisation in the village of Auchencairn, South Scotland, working to adapt and build resilience in our community to the climate crisis. We seek to do this through educational events, sharing skills, and running local projects. Our regular projects include: community transport to promote sustainable transport through e-bike hire, bike repairs, guided bike rides and minibus transport. food growing through led local allotment sessions, skill share, and seed swaps. biodiversity group to enhance local biodiversity and educate about it through surveying, land improvements, tre…
Does Act (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Act (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 Act (SCIO)?: Act (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.act.scot. 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 Act (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Act (SCIO) was entered on the register on 13 February 2025.

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.