--- title: "B.o.s.c — check charity number SC048516 | CharityCompare" description: "Is B.o.s.c a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048516. 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 charity based" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/b-o-s-c retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:01:52.509Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer B.o.s.c is a registered charity (number SC048516) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is 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. Its latest reported income was £41,636 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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.o.s.c? Registered charity number SC048516 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £41,636 ## What does B.o.s.c do? The charity is set up to provide families with affordable and accessible after school care to children within the comunity. ## What causes is B.o.s.c 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 B.o.s.c yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. B.o.s.c 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-o-s-c&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is B.o.s.c a legitimate charity? Yes. B.o.s.c is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048516) 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.o.s.c's charity number? B.o.s.c's charity number is SC048516. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048516? Search SC048516 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.o.s.c do? The charity is set up to provide families with affordable and accessible after school care to children within the comunity. Does B.o.s.c have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for B.o.s.c. 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.o.s.c? B.o.s.c 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=SC048516).