--- title: "Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau — check charity number SC015081 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015081. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bellshill-district-citizens-advice-bureau retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:59.266Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity (number SC015081) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £158,817 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau? Registered charity number SC015081 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £158,817 ## What does Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau do? To operate as a Citizens Advice Bureau to benefit the community in Bellshill & District (hereinafter called the “Area of Benefit”) by relieving poverty and by advancing the education of the public in matters relating to mental, physical and social welfare. ## What causes is Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau 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=bellshill-district-citizens-advice-bureau&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity? Yes. Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015081) 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 Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number? Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is SC015081. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015081? Search SC015081 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 Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau do? To operate as a Citizens Advice Bureau to benefit the community in Bellshill & District (hereinafter called the “Area of Benefit”) by relieving poverty and by advancing the education of the public in matters relating to mental, physical and social welfare. Does Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau? Bellshill & District Citizens Advice Bureau does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC015081).