Is BE United a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists BE United as a registered charity (number SC044615) 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 BE United's charity number?

BE United's charity number is SC044615. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044615?

Search SC044615 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 BE United have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BE United. 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 BE United?

BE United's website listed in our register data is http://www.be-united.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 BE United registered as a charity?

BE United was entered on the register on 29 January 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044615SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

BE United

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

BE United is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about BE United?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £207,425
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £253,476
Registered charity number: SC044615
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.be-united.org.uk

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BE United (number SC044615) 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 BE United do?

Charitable activities Our vision is to contribute to a more inspired, united and enriched world. Our mission is to advocate, nurture and champion Black people working in the performing arts, screen and event sectors in Scotland. Why? We believe our sectors are richer when all people are represented and included. Our values are: • Equity: to create a more equitable world, society and sectors. • Empowerment: to empower ourselves and others, to be the best that we can be. • Excellence: to go above and beyond in our work. To stand out. Through our initiatives, we seek to develop the pr…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for BE United

Answers BE United 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: 29 January 2014
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is BE United registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for BE United yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is BE United a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists BE United as a registered charity (number SC044615) 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 BE United's charity number?: BE United's charity number is SC044615. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044615?: Search SC044615 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 BE United do?: Charitable activities Our vision is to contribute to a more inspired, united and enriched world. Our mission is to advocate, nurture and champion Black people working in the performing arts, screen and event sectors in Scotland. Why? We believe our sectors are richer when all people are represented and included. Our values are: • Equity: to create a more equitable world, society and sectors. • Empowerment: to empower ourselves and others, to be the best that we can be. • Excellence: to go above and beyond in our work. To stand out. Through our initiatives, we seek to develop the pr…
Does BE United have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BE United. 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 BE United?: BE United's website listed in our register data is http://www.be-united.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 BE United registered as a charity?: BE United was entered on the register on 29 January 2014.

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.