Is Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC005720) 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)'s charity number?

Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)'s charity number is SC005720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005720?

Search SC005720 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barclay-Smith House (SCIO). 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)?

Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) was entered on the register on 20 December 1963.

Registered charity · No. SC005720SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)

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

Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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, 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £209,515
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £251,194
Registered charity number: SC005720
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute

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Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) (number SC005720) 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) do?

The Society is established to relieve aged impotent and poor people of all classes, for the advancement of religion and education and for other charitable purpose1s beneficial to the community, And as ancillary to the forgoing objects:-(a) To establish, manage, improve and construct inland elsewhere houses, homes, hostels clubs and holiday camps for lonely, neglected, old or handicapped people and provide them there and in their own homes with the care security

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)

Answers Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 20 December 1963
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC005720) 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)'s charity number?: Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)'s charity number is SC005720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005720?: Search SC005720 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) do?: The Society is established to relieve aged impotent and poor people of all classes, for the advancement of religion and education and for other charitable purpose1s beneficial to the community, And as ancillary to the forgoing objects:-(a) To establish, manage, improve and construct inland elsewhere houses, homes, hostels clubs and holiday camps for lonely, neglected, old or handicapped people and provide them there and in their own homes with the care security
Does Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barclay-Smith House (SCIO). 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 Barclay-Smith House (SCIO)?: Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Barclay-Smith House (SCIO) was entered on the register on 20 December 1963.

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.