Is Balgay Childrens Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Balgay Childrens Society as a registered charity (number SC002453) 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 Balgay Childrens Society's charity number?

Balgay Childrens Society's charity number is SC002453. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC002453?

Search SC002453 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 Balgay Childrens Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balgay Childrens Society. 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 Balgay Childrens Society?

Balgay Childrens Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Balgay Childrens Society registered as a charity?

Balgay Childrens Society was entered on the register on 26 September 1917.

Registered charity · No. SC002453Unincorporated association

Balgay Childrens Society

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

Balgay Childrens Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Balgay Childrens Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £75,095
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £52,454
Registered charity number: SC002453
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City

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Balgay Childrens Society (number SC002453) 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 Balgay Childrens Society do?

Provides grants to disadvantage children and young people through various organisations who are assisting the disadvantage children and young people

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Balgay Childrens Society

Answers Balgay Childrens Society 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: 26 September 1917
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Balgay Childrens Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Balgay Childrens Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Balgay Childrens Society. 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 Balgay Childrens Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Balgay Childrens Society as a registered charity (number SC002453) 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 Balgay Childrens Society's charity number?: Balgay Childrens Society's charity number is SC002453. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002453?: Search SC002453 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 Balgay Childrens Society do?: Provides grants to disadvantage children and young people through various organisations who are assisting the disadvantage children and young people
Does Balgay Childrens Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balgay Childrens Society. 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 Balgay Childrens Society?: Balgay Childrens Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Balgay Childrens Society registered as a charity?: Balgay Childrens Society was entered on the register on 26 September 1917.

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.