--- title: "Bear Hug SCIO — check charity number SC047792 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bear Hug SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047792. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bear-hug-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:06:45.785Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bear Hug SCIO is a registered charity (number SC047792) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the promotion of equality and diversity. Its latest reported income was £16,213 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Bear Hug SCIO? Registered charity number SC047792 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £16,213 Website [www.bearhugtheatre.com](http://www.bearhugtheatre.com/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bear Hug SCIO 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=bear-hug-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bearhugtheatre.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bear Hug SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Bear Hug SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047792) 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 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 is http://www.bearhugtheatre.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC047792).