Is Back Up a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Back Up as a registered charity (number SC040577) 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 Back Up's charity number?

Back Up's charity number is SC040577. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040577?

Search SC040577 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 Back Up have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Back Up. 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 Back Up?

Back Up's website listed in our register data is http://www.backuptrust.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 Back Up registered as a charity?

Back Up was entered on the register on 11 June 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040577Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Back Up

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

Back Up is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Back Up?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,591,754
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,071,913
Registered charity number: SC040577
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.backuptrust.org.uk

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Back Up (number SC040577) 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 Back Up do?

The charity's objects (Objects) are restricted to activities in relation to persons affected by spinal cord injury or related non-congenital diseases or injuries, the relief of those diseases or injuries, and the promotion of the welfare of persons with those diseases or injuries. The directors shall from time to time determine the objects of the charity, in particular through provision of targeted services that: 3.1 further rehabilitate and encourage independence of such individuals. 3.2 promote their reintegration within society. 3.3 promote education and awareness within society of issues…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Back Up

Answers Back Up gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 11 June 2009
Also known as: The Back-Up Trust
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Back Up registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Back Up yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Back Up. 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 Back Up?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Back Up a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Back Up as a registered charity (number SC040577) 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 Back Up's charity number?: Back Up's charity number is SC040577. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040577?: Search SC040577 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 Back Up do?: The charity's objects (Objects) are restricted to activities in relation to persons affected by spinal cord injury or related non-congenital diseases or injuries, the relief of those diseases or injuries, and the promotion of the welfare of persons with those diseases or injuries. The directors shall from time to time determine the objects of the charity, in particular through provision of targeted services that: 3.1 further rehabilitate and encourage independence of such individuals. 3.2 promote their reintegration within society. 3.3 promote education and awareness within society of issues…
Does Back Up have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Back Up. 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 Back Up?: Back Up's website listed in our register data is http://www.backuptrust.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 Back Up registered as a charity?: Back Up was entered on the register on 11 June 2009.

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.