--- title: "Bcag — check charity number SC050562 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bcag a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050562. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bcag retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:06:09.546Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bcag is a registered charity (number SC050562) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £3,785 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Bcag? Registered charity number SC050562 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £3,785 ## What does Bcag do? Biggar Community Action Group began in March 2020 and was set up to respond to the Coronavirus crisis in our community, and has continued to operate following easing of COVID Restrictions. Our current services and projects are:? a listening ear service for isolated or vulnerable people a hot meals service to ensure that those who may not be able to cater well for themselves have 2 nourishing meals a week a prescription delivery service for isolated people social history project. ? winter snow clearance and pavement gritting Christmas lunches for isolated or lonely people hospital transport ## What causes is Bcag registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bcag yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bcag 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=bcag&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bcag a legitimate charity? Yes. Bcag is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050562) 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 Bcag's charity number? Bcag's charity number is SC050562. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050562? Search SC050562 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 Bcag do? Biggar Community Action Group began in March 2020 and was set up to respond to the Coronavirus crisis in our community, and has continued to operate following easing of COVID Restrictions. Our current services and projects are:? a listening ear service for isolated or vulnerable people a hot meals service to ensure that those who may not be able to cater well for themselves have 2 nourishing meals a week a prescription delivery service for isolated people social history project. ? winter snow clearance and pavement gritting Christmas lunches for isolated or lonely people hospital transport Does Bcag have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bcag. 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 Bcag? Bcag 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=SC050562).