Is Argyll Bird Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Argyll Bird Club as a registered charity (number SC050823) 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 Argyll Bird Club's charity number?

Argyll Bird Club's charity number is SC050823. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050823?

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Does Argyll Bird Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Argyll Bird Club. 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 Argyll Bird Club?

Argyll Bird Club's website listed in our register data is http://www.argyllbirdclub.org. 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 Argyll Bird Club registered as a charity?

Argyll Bird Club was entered on the register on 9 March 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050823SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Argyll Bird Club

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

Argyll Bird Club 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 Argyll Bird Club?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,977
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,783
Registered charity number: SC050823
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.argyllbirdclub.org

Quick answer

Argyll Bird Club (number SC050823) 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 Argyll Bird Club do?

Our purposes are achieved mainly through a comprehensive programme of activities, publications and a strong social media presence. Publications produced by the Club include a quarterly Newsletter for members and the club also publishes the Argyll Bird Report in PDF format each year which includes the Systematic List for the year with colour photographs of many of the rare and not so rare birds that live in or visit Argyll. Financial assistance has also been provided to help individuals publish their own research on birds found in specific areas, one example being the grant of £1,000 to the au…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Argyll Bird Club

Answers Argyll Bird Club 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: 9 March 2021
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Argyll Bird Club registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Argyll Bird Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Argyll Bird Club. 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 Argyll Bird Club?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Argyll Bird Club a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Argyll Bird Club as a registered charity (number SC050823) 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 Argyll Bird Club's charity number?: Argyll Bird Club's charity number is SC050823. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050823?: Search SC050823 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 Argyll Bird Club do?: Our purposes are achieved mainly through a comprehensive programme of activities, publications and a strong social media presence. Publications produced by the Club include a quarterly Newsletter for members and the club also publishes the Argyll Bird Report in PDF format each year which includes the Systematic List for the year with colour photographs of many of the rare and not so rare birds that live in or visit Argyll. Financial assistance has also been provided to help individuals publish their own research on birds found in specific areas, one example being the grant of £1,000 to the au…
Does Argyll Bird Club have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Argyll Bird Club. 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 Argyll Bird Club?: Argyll Bird Club's website listed in our register data is http://www.argyllbirdclub.org. 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 Argyll Bird Club registered as a charity?: Argyll Bird Club was entered on the register on 9 March 2021.

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.