Is Bear Hug SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bear Hug SCIO as a registered charity (number SC047792) 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 Bear Hug SCIO's charity number?

Bear Hug SCIO's charity number is SC047792. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047792?

Search SC047792 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 Bear Hug SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug SCIO?

Bear Hug SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.bearhugtheatre.com. 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 Bear Hug SCIO registered as a charity?

Bear Hug SCIO was entered on the register on 5 October 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047792SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Bear Hug SCIO

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

Bear Hug SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Bear Hug SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £16,213
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £3,425
Registered charity number: SC047792
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.bearhugtheatre.com

Quick answer

Bear Hug SCIO (number SC047792) 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 Bear Hug SCIO do?

Our main activities are theatre performances for young children, typically aged under 5, and their families, carers, schools and nurseries. We perform largely in theatres and at arts/theatre festivals, but also in schools and nurseries. We also provide educational workshops to accompany the performances - movement or craft based workshops around the themes in the performance.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bear Hug SCIO

Answers Bear Hug SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 5 October 2017
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Bear Hug SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bear Hug SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bear Hug SCIO. 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 Bear Hug SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Hug SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bear Hug SCIO as a registered charity (number SC047792) 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 Bear Hug SCIO's charity number?: Bear Hug SCIO's charity number is SC047792. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047792?: Search SC047792 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 Bear Hug SCIO do?: Our main activities are theatre performances for young children, typically aged under 5, and their families, carers, schools and nurseries. We perform largely in theatres and at arts/theatre festivals, but also in schools and nurseries. We also provide educational workshops to accompany the performances - movement or craft based workshops around the themes in the performance.
Does Bear Hug SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug SCIO?: Bear Hug SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.bearhugtheatre.com. 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 Bear Hug SCIO registered as a charity?: Bear Hug SCIO was entered on the register on 5 October 2017.

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.