Is Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC028693) 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 Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)'s charity number?

Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)'s charity number is SC028693. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028693?

Search SC028693 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 Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)?

Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. SC028693SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)

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

Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £16,296
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £12,825
Registered charity number: SC028693
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire

Quick answer

Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) (number SC028693) 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 Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) do?

The charity operates a minibus for the benefit of the rural communities of Strathaven and surrounding villages. The bus is available free of charge to shoppers who are perhaps in poverty, ill, disabled or elderly who might make a small donation anyway. At a minimal charge, based on the mileage, the bus is available to local groups and organisations like the Scouts and Boys' Brigade, various Guilds and church groups, the Line Dancers and the Rugby Club to help them pursue their activities. The bus is driven by volunteers.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)

Answers Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 18 February 1999
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Avondale Community Transport Group (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 Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC028693) 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 Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)'s charity number?: Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)'s charity number is SC028693. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028693?: Search SC028693 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 Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) do?: The charity operates a minibus for the benefit of the rural communities of Strathaven and surrounding villages. The bus is available free of charge to shoppers who are perhaps in poverty, ill, disabled or elderly who might make a small donation anyway. At a minimal charge, based on the mileage, the bus is available to local groups and organisations like the Scouts and Boys' Brigade, various Guilds and church groups, the Line Dancers and the Rugby Club to help them pursue their activities. The bus is driven by volunteers.
Does Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Avondale Community Transport Group (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 Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO)?: Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Avondale Community Transport Group (SCIO) was entered on the register on 18 February 1999.

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.