Is Bear Necessities a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bear Necessities as a registered charity (number SC051215) 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 Necessities's charity number?

Bear Necessities's charity number is SC051215. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051215?

Search SC051215 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 Necessities have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bear Necessities. 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 Necessities?

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

When was Bear Necessities registered as a charity?

Bear Necessities was entered on the register on 24 August 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051215Unincorporated association

Bear Necessities

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

Bear Necessities is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Bear Necessities?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £49,871
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £41,587
Registered charity number: SC051215
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire

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Bear Necessities (number SC051215) 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 Necessities do?

Bear Necessities was established on 1st February to support local families who are living in poverty, fleeing domestic abuse and experiencing homelessness by providing pre-loved clothing, equipment and other essentials for parents, carers and children. In addition, Bear Necessities delivers a programme of classes for babies and children up to pre-school age, at no cost to families, to support child development and provide support and the opportunity to meet other parents and carers to families who may be socially isolated.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bear Necessities

Answers Bear Necessities gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 24 August 2021
Also known as: Bear Necessities in Airdrie
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Bear Necessities registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bear Necessities yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Necessities a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bear Necessities as a registered charity (number SC051215) 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 Necessities's charity number?: Bear Necessities's charity number is SC051215. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051215?: Search SC051215 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 Necessities do?: Bear Necessities was established on 1st February to support local families who are living in poverty, fleeing domestic abuse and experiencing homelessness by providing pre-loved clothing, equipment and other essentials for parents, carers and children. In addition, Bear Necessities delivers a programme of classes for babies and children up to pre-school age, at no cost to families, to support child development and provide support and the opportunity to meet other parents and carers to families who may be socially isolated.
Does Bear Necessities have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bear Necessities. 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 Necessities?: Bear Necessities does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bear Necessities registered as a charity?: Bear Necessities was entered on the register on 24 August 2021.

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.