Is Beachwatch Bute SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Beachwatch Bute SCIO as a registered charity (number SC029603) 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 Beachwatch Bute SCIO's charity number?

Beachwatch Bute SCIO's charity number is SC029603. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029603?

Search SC029603 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 Beachwatch Bute SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beachwatch Bute 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 Beachwatch Bute SCIO?

Beachwatch Bute SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Beachwatch Bute SCIO registered as a charity?

Beachwatch Bute SCIO was entered on the register on 22 November 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029603SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Beachwatch Bute SCIO

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

Beachwatch Bute SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Beachwatch Bute SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £11,384
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £18,234
Registered charity number: SC029603
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute

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Beachwatch Bute SCIO (number SC029603) 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 Beachwatch Bute SCIO do?

The charity is set up to maintain the condition of Bute's Beaches and to assist in educating people about the coastline. We facilitate a self employed contractor to carry out the work and to coordinate volunteer efforts and provide educational information as required. The charity owns a tractor and trailer and pick up truck to remove marine litter from the beaches and convey to local recycling facility. We also have a free beach wheelchair service which allows those with mobility issues to experience our beaches and also participate in volunteer activities. This service is run by volunteers.…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Beachwatch Bute SCIO

Answers Beachwatch Bute 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: 22 November 1999
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Beachwatch Bute SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Beachwatch Bute SCIO yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beachwatch Bute SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Beachwatch Bute SCIO as a registered charity (number SC029603) 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 Beachwatch Bute SCIO's charity number?: Beachwatch Bute SCIO's charity number is SC029603. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029603?: Search SC029603 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 Beachwatch Bute SCIO do?: The charity is set up to maintain the condition of Bute's Beaches and to assist in educating people about the coastline. We facilitate a self employed contractor to carry out the work and to coordinate volunteer efforts and provide educational information as required. The charity owns a tractor and trailer and pick up truck to remove marine litter from the beaches and convey to local recycling facility. We also have a free beach wheelchair service which allows those with mobility issues to experience our beaches and also participate in volunteer activities. This service is run by volunteers.…
Does Beachwatch Bute SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beachwatch Bute 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 Beachwatch Bute SCIO?: Beachwatch Bute SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Beachwatch Bute SCIO registered as a charity?: Beachwatch Bute SCIO was entered on the register on 22 November 1999.

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.