--- title: "Balgay Childrens Society — check charity number SC002453 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balgay Childrens Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002453. the advancement of education charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balgay-childrens-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:05:27.785Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balgay Childrens Society is a registered charity (number SC002453) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £75,095 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Balgay Childrens Society? Registered charity number SC002453 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £75,095 ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balgay Childrens Society 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=balgay-childrens-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balgay Childrens Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Balgay Childrens Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002453) 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 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. 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=SC002453).