Is Bay of Hope (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bay of Hope (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC051545) 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 Bay of Hope (SCIO)'s charity number?

Bay of Hope (SCIO)'s charity number is SC051545. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051545?

Search SC051545 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 Bay of Hope (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bay of Hope (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 Bay of Hope (SCIO)?

Bay of Hope (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Bay of Hope (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Bay of Hope (SCIO) was entered on the register on 26 January 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051545SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Bay of Hope (SCIO)

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

Bay of Hope (SCIO) 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 Bay of Hope (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,290
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,490
Registered charity number: SC051545
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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Bay of Hope (SCIO) (number SC051545) 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 Bay of Hope (SCIO) do?

Our charity is set up to provide humanitarian support for vulnerable children and families in rural Uganda. It does this by raising financial support in Scotland and sending this to our sister charity in Uganda - Bay of Hope International. This registered charity provides staff support and accommodation for young children in need

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bay of Hope (SCIO)

Answers Bay of Hope (SCIO) 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: 26 January 2022
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Bay of Hope (SCIO) registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bay of Hope (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bay of Hope (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bay of Hope (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC051545) 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 Bay of Hope (SCIO)'s charity number?: Bay of Hope (SCIO)'s charity number is SC051545. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051545?: Search SC051545 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 Bay of Hope (SCIO) do?: Our charity is set up to provide humanitarian support for vulnerable children and families in rural Uganda. It does this by raising financial support in Scotland and sending this to our sister charity in Uganda - Bay of Hope International. This registered charity provides staff support and accommodation for young children in need
Does Bay of Hope (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bay of Hope (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 Bay of Hope (SCIO)?: Bay of Hope (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bay of Hope (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Bay of Hope (SCIO) was entered on the register on 26 January 2022.

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.