--- title: "B Heard (SCIO) — check charity number SC054655 | CharityCompare" description: "Is B Heard (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054655. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/b-heard-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:44:33.447Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer B Heard (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC054655) 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. 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 B Heard (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC054655 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does B Heard (SCIO) do? The organisation’s purposes are To benefit children and families of children with hearing loss through: : b) The advancement of education: in particular, education relating to British Sign Language (BSL) and communication methods for the hearing impaired. (n) The relief of those in need by reason of disability or disadvantage: in particular, enabling deaf children and their families to communicate. ## What causes is B Heard (SCIO) 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 B Heard (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. B Heard (SCIO) 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=b-heard-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is B Heard (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. B Heard (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054655) 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 B Heard (SCIO)'s charity number? B Heard (SCIO)'s charity number is SC054655. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054655? Search SC054655 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 B Heard (SCIO) do? The organisation’s purposes are To benefit children and families of children with hearing loss through: : b) The advancement of education: in particular, education relating to British Sign Language (BSL) and communication methods for the hearing impaired. (n) The relief of those in need by reason of disability or disadvantage: in particular, enabling deaf children and their families to communicate. Does B Heard (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for B Heard (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 B Heard (SCIO)? B Heard (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC054655).