Is Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC045376) 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 Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)'s charity number?

Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)'s charity number is SC045376. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045376?

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Does Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)?

Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dalzielstandrews.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 Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) was entered on the register on 27 January 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045376SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)

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

Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £127,606
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £111,232
Registered charity number: SC045376
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire
Website: www.dalzielstandrews.org.uk

Quick answer

Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) (number SC045376) 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 Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) do?

Tackle some of the isolation faced by many elderly in Motherwell who feel alone

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)

Answers Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 27 January 2015
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Befriend Motherwell (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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC045376) 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 Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)'s charity number?: Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)'s charity number is SC045376. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045376?: Search SC045376 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 Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) do?: Tackle some of the isolation faced by many elderly in Motherwell who feel alone
Does Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Befriend Motherwell (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 Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)?: Befriend Motherwell (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dalzielstandrews.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 Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Befriend Motherwell (SCIO) was entered on the register on 27 January 2015.

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.