Is Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children as a registered charity (number SC047812) 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children's charity number?

Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children's charity number is SC047812. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC047812SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children

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

Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £73,612
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £86,266
Registered charity number: SC047812
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.befrienders.scot

Quick answer

Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children (number SC047812) 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children do?

Argyll and Bute Befrienders SCIO is set up to reduce social isolation, build resilience and improve the wellbeing of children and young people aged 6–18 across Argyll and Bute. We recruit, train and support volunteer befrienders who provide consistent one-to-one support through regular outings, activities and more importantly through positive relationships. Our staff assess referrals, match young people with suitable volunteers, oversee safeguarding, and carry out regular reviews with families and partner agencies. We work closely with schools, health and social work to ensure early intervent…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children

Answers Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children 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: 10 October 2017
Also known as: Befrienders SCIO
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children. 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children as a registered charity (number SC047812) 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children's charity number?: Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children's charity number is SC047812. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047812?: Search SC047812 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children do?: Argyll and Bute Befrienders SCIO is set up to reduce social isolation, build resilience and improve the wellbeing of children and young people aged 6–18 across Argyll and Bute. We recruit, train and support volunteer befrienders who provide consistent one-to-one support through regular outings, activities and more importantly through positive relationships. Our staff assess referrals, match young people with suitable volunteers, oversee safeguarding, and carry out regular reviews with families and partner agencies. We work closely with schools, health and social work to ensure early intervent…
Does Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children. 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children?: Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children's website listed in our register data is http://www.befrienders.scot. 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 Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children registered as a charity?: Befrienders for Argyll and Bute Children was entered on the register on 10 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.