--- title: "Bangla Centre — check charity number SC045854 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bangla Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045854. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bangla-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:16:53.794Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bangla Centre is a registered charity (number SC045854) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; 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 £39,496 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 Bangla Centre? Registered charity number SC045854 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2023-03-31) £39,496 Website [www.banglacentre.com](http://www.banglacentre.com/) ## What does Bangla Centre do? a) To advance education by raising awareness of Bangladeshi culture, tradition and language by supporting a community school for children, young people and adults at weekend named 'Bangia School'. b) The advancement of the Arts by organising traditional, annual, religious and historic events practiced by Bangladeshis. by coordinating the cultural programmes and workshops at these events. by engaging professional and nonprofessional artists to perform at and to work with local communities leading up to these events. c) The provision of recreational activities for local communities by organisin… ## What causes is Bangla Centre registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 Bangla Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bangla Centre 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=bangla-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.banglacentre.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bangla Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Bangla Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045854) 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 Bangla Centre's charity number? Bangla Centre's charity number is SC045854. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045854? Search SC045854 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 Bangla Centre do? a) To advance education by raising awareness of Bangladeshi culture, tradition and language by supporting a community school for children, young people and adults at weekend named 'Bangia School'. b) The advancement of the Arts by organising traditional, annual, religious and historic events practiced by Bangladeshis. by coordinating the cultural programmes and workshops at these events. by engaging professional and nonprofessional artists to perform at and to work with local communities leading up to these events. c) The provision of recreational activities for local communities by organisin… Does Bangla Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bangla Centre. 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 Bangla Centre? Bangla Centre's website is http://www.banglacentre.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC045854).