--- title: "Bathgate Street Pastors — check charity number SC049500 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bathgate Street Pastors a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049500. the advancement of religion charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bathgate-street-pastors retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:31.084Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bathgate Street Pastors is a registered charity (number SC049500) 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 religion; the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £5,249 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Bathgate Street Pastors? Registered charity number SC049500 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £5,249 ## What does Bathgate Street Pastors do? We provide a monthly Saturday evening service to people in the streets of Bathgate who are out and about socialising. We ensure people feel safe and provide a space to engage with them in conversations ## What causes is Bathgate Street Pastors registered for? the advancement of religionthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bathgate Street Pastors yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bathgate Street Pastors 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=bathgate-street-pastors&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bathgate Street Pastors a legitimate charity? Yes. Bathgate Street Pastors is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049500) 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 Bathgate Street Pastors's charity number? Bathgate Street Pastors's charity number is SC049500. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049500? Search SC049500 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 Bathgate Street Pastors do? We provide a monthly Saturday evening service to people in the streets of Bathgate who are out and about socialising. We ensure people feel safe and provide a space to engage with them in conversations Does Bathgate Street Pastors have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bathgate Street Pastors. 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 Bathgate Street Pastors? Bathgate Street Pastors 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=SC049500).