Is Bbs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bbs as a registered charity (number SC050854) 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 Bbs's charity number?

Bbs's charity number is SC050854. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050854?

Search SC050854 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 Bbs have reviews and complaints?

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

Bbs's website listed in our register data is http://brittlebone.org. 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 Bbs registered as a charity?

Bbs was entered on the register on 22 March 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050854Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bbs

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

Bbs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 Bbs?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £428,003
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £396,612
Registered charity number: SC050854
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: brittlebone.org

Quick answer

Bbs (number SC050854) 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 Bbs do?

We support individuals and their families living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bbs

Answers Bbs gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 March 2021
Also known as: Brittle Bone Society (BBS)
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Bbs registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bbs yet?

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

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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 Bbs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bbs as a registered charity (number SC050854) 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 Bbs's charity number?: Bbs's charity number is SC050854. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050854?: Search SC050854 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 Bbs do?: We support individuals and their families living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Does Bbs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bbs. 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 Bbs?: Bbs's website listed in our register data is http://brittlebone.org. 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 Bbs registered as a charity?: Bbs was entered on the register on 22 March 2021.

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.