Is Barr Community SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Barr Community SCIO as a registered charity (number SC049703) 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 Barr Community SCIO's charity number?

Barr Community SCIO's charity number is SC049703. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049703?

Search SC049703 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 Barr Community SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barr Community 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 Barr Community SCIO?

Barr Community SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.barrvillage.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Barr Community SCIO registered as a charity?

Barr Community SCIO was entered on the register on 5 November 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049703SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Barr Community SCIO

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

Barr Community SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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.

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What are the key facts about Barr Community SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £40,427
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £39,340
Registered charity number: SC049703
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: www.barrvillage.co.uk

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Barr Community SCIO (number SC049703) 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 Barr Community SCIO do?

Barr Community SCIO exists to benefit people who live or work within the geographical boundaries of the former Barr Parish Council area and/ or within the geographical boundaries of the Barr Community Council area (the “Community”), to protect the Barr Community Hall as an asset at the heart of the rural community, and to establish a viable and sustainable community facility for all ages and abilities in the Community. In pursuance of these aims, the SCIO is taking steps to acquire ownership the Barr Community Hall and Grounds from South Ayrshire Council through a Community Asset Transfer.…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Barr Community SCIO

Answers Barr Community SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 5 November 2019
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Barr Community SCIO registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Barr Community SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Barr Community SCIO. 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

What should you check before donating to Barr Community SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barr Community SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Barr Community SCIO as a registered charity (number SC049703) 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 Barr Community SCIO's charity number?: Barr Community SCIO's charity number is SC049703. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049703?: Search SC049703 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 Barr Community SCIO do?: Barr Community SCIO exists to benefit people who live or work within the geographical boundaries of the former Barr Parish Council area and/ or within the geographical boundaries of the Barr Community Council area (the “Community”), to protect the Barr Community Hall as an asset at the heart of the rural community, and to establish a viable and sustainable community facility for all ages and abilities in the Community. In pursuance of these aims, the SCIO is taking steps to acquire ownership the Barr Community Hall and Grounds from South Ayrshire Council through a Community Asset Transfer.…
Does Barr Community SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barr Community 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 Barr Community SCIO?: Barr Community SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.barrvillage.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Barr Community SCIO registered as a charity?: Barr Community SCIO was entered on the register on 5 November 2019.

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.