Is Balerno Activities Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Balerno Activities Group as a registered charity (number SC027286) 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 Balerno Activities Group's charity number?

Balerno Activities Group's charity number is SC027286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027286?

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Does Balerno Activities Group have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Balerno Activities Group?

Balerno Activities Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Balerno Activities Group registered as a charity?

Balerno Activities Group was entered on the register on 24 June 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC027286Unincorporated association

Balerno Activities Group

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

Balerno Activities Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of public participation in sport, 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 Balerno Activities Group?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £1,929
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £14,020
Registered charity number: SC027286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City

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Balerno Activities Group (number SC027286) 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 Balerno Activities Group do?

The charity has been operating since 1986, providing social and recreational activities for its members who who enjoy playing bowls, volunteering, running competitions and welcoming new members and friends to visit and take part in our activities. Members and Friends take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the green keeping the portacabins clean and maintained. The Charity helps the members to maintain their health and wellbeing by providing the opportunity to socialise, create new friend circles and maintain their mobility and connections with the community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Balerno Activities Group

Answers Balerno Activities Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 June 1998
Also known as: Balerno Community Activities Group
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Balerno Activities Group registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 Balerno Activities Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balerno Activities Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Balerno Activities Group as a registered charity (number SC027286) 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 Balerno Activities Group's charity number?: Balerno Activities Group's charity number is SC027286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027286?: Search SC027286 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 Balerno Activities Group do?: The charity has been operating since 1986, providing social and recreational activities for its members who who enjoy playing bowls, volunteering, running competitions and welcoming new members and friends to visit and take part in our activities. Members and Friends take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the green keeping the portacabins clean and maintained. The Charity helps the members to maintain their health and wellbeing by providing the opportunity to socialise, create new friend circles and maintain their mobility and connections with the community.
Does Balerno Activities Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balerno Activities Group. 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 Balerno Activities Group?: Balerno Activities Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Balerno Activities Group registered as a charity?: Balerno Activities Group was entered on the register on 24 June 1998.

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.