Is Bavs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bavs as a registered charity (number SC016309) 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 Bavs's charity number?

Bavs's charity number is SC016309. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016309?

Search SC016309 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 Bavs have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bavs. 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 Bavs?

Bavs's website listed in our register data is http://www.bavs.org.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 Bavs registered as a charity?

Bavs was entered on the register on 1 June 1972.

Registered charity · No. SC016309Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bavs

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

Bavs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Bavs?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £258,096
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £364,781
Registered charity number: SC016309
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.bavs.org.uk

Quick answer

Bavs (number SC016309) 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 Bavs do?

BAVS (Berwickshire) Ltd (formerly the Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Service) is set up to sell donated items through its four charity shops, using the profits to support grassroots community engagement. The shops are also a means of providing volunteering opportunities to the people of Berwickshire. It is also an organisation that can hold and distribute custodian funds.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bavs

Answers Bavs gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 1 June 1972
Also known as: Bavs (Berwickshire) Ltd
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Bavs registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bavs yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bavs. 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 Bavs?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bavs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bavs as a registered charity (number SC016309) 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 Bavs's charity number?: Bavs's charity number is SC016309. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016309?: Search SC016309 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 Bavs do?: BAVS (Berwickshire) Ltd (formerly the Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Service) is set up to sell donated items through its four charity shops, using the profits to support grassroots community engagement. The shops are also a means of providing volunteering opportunities to the people of Berwickshire. It is also an organisation that can hold and distribute custodian funds.
Does Bavs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bavs. 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 Bavs?: Bavs's website listed in our register data is http://www.bavs.org.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 Bavs registered as a charity?: Bavs was entered on the register on 1 June 1972.

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.