Is Al-Bir a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Al-Bir as a registered charity (number SC047070) 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 Al-Bir's charity number?

Al-Bir's charity number is SC047070. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047070?

Search SC047070 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 Al-Bir have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al-Bir. 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 Al-Bir?

Al-Bir's website listed in our register data is http://albir.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 Al-Bir registered as a charity?

Al-Bir was entered on the register on 5 January 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047070SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Al-Bir

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

Al-Bir is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Al-Bir?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £28,433
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £16,332
Registered charity number: SC047070
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: albir.org.uk

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Al-Bir (number SC047070) 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 Al-Bir do?

Al-Bir exists to relieve poverty and improve the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities in rural areas (e.g. villages in Chad). We achieve this by raising donations from the public to fund clean water projects, provide food assistance, support education, and help families facing hardship. Our work focuses on delivering practical, sustainable aid that has a lasting impact on the communities we serve. We operate a 100% donation policy, ensuring that public donations are used for charitable purposes, and all of our trustees volunteer their time without payment.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Al-Bir

Answers Al-Bir gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 5 January 2017
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Al-Bir registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Al-Bir yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Al-Bir. 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

What should you check before donating to Al-Bir?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Al-Bir a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Al-Bir as a registered charity (number SC047070) 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 Al-Bir's charity number?: Al-Bir's charity number is SC047070. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047070?: Search SC047070 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 Al-Bir do?: Al-Bir exists to relieve poverty and improve the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities in rural areas (e.g. villages in Chad). We achieve this by raising donations from the public to fund clean water projects, provide food assistance, support education, and help families facing hardship. Our work focuses on delivering practical, sustainable aid that has a lasting impact on the communities we serve. We operate a 100% donation policy, ensuring that public donations are used for charitable purposes, and all of our trustees volunteer their time without payment.
Does Al-Bir have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al-Bir. 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 Al-Bir?: Al-Bir's website listed in our register data is http://albir.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 Al-Bir registered as a charity?: Al-Bir was entered on the register on 5 January 2017.

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.