Is Bcyt a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bcyt as a registered charity (number SC026804) 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 Bcyt's charity number?

Bcyt's charity number is SC026804. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026804?

Search SC026804 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 Bcyt have reviews and complaints?

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

Bcyt's website listed in our register data is http://bcyt.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 Bcyt registered as a charity?

Bcyt was entered on the register on 6 June 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026804Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Bcyt

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

Bcyt is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Bcyt?

Reported income · year ending 2026-06-30: £65,671
Reported spending · year ending 2026-06-30: £35,291
Registered charity number: SC026804
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: bcyt.org.uk

Quick answer

Bcyt (number SC026804) 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 Bcyt do?

To advance religion by spreading the good news of Jesus Christ particularly among the young people of Berwickshire. We employ a Christian Youth worker who makes contact with young people in schools - delivering assemblies, RME lessons and SU groups. We also, in partnership with our local churches, run a number of other activities outside schools for young people as well as running holiday clubs, activity days and residential weekends. W provide a range of online resources for use to support local congregations, schools ad families.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bcyt

Answers Bcyt gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 6 June 1997
Also known as: Berwickshire Christian Youth Trust
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Bcyt registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bcyt yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bcyt a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bcyt as a registered charity (number SC026804) 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 Bcyt's charity number?: Bcyt's charity number is SC026804. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026804?: Search SC026804 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 Bcyt do?: To advance religion by spreading the good news of Jesus Christ particularly among the young people of Berwickshire. We employ a Christian Youth worker who makes contact with young people in schools - delivering assemblies, RME lessons and SU groups. We also, in partnership with our local churches, run a number of other activities outside schools for young people as well as running holiday clubs, activity days and residential weekends. W provide a range of online resources for use to support local congregations, schools ad families.
Does Bcyt have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bcyt. 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 Bcyt?: Bcyt's website listed in our register data is http://bcyt.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 Bcyt registered as a charity?: Bcyt was entered on the register on 6 June 1997.

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.