Is Below The Line a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Below The Line as a registered charity (number SC052405) 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 Below The Line's charity number?

Below The Line's charity number is SC052405. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052405?

Search SC052405 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 Below The Line have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Below The Line. 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 Below The Line?

Below The Line's website listed in our register data is https://www.belowtheline.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 Below The Line registered as a charity?

Below The Line was entered on the register on 15 March 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052405Unincorporated association

Below The Line

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

Below The Line is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Below The Line?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £1,105
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £4,168
Registered charity number: SC052405
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.belowtheline.org.uk

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Below The Line (number SC052405) 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 Below The Line do?

We assist those with a physical, mental or financial need to attend online and in person comedy events.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Below The Line

Answers Below The Line gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 15 March 2023
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Below The Line registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Below The Line yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Below The Line. 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

What should you check before donating to Below The Line?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Below The Line a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Below The Line as a registered charity (number SC052405) 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 Below The Line's charity number?: Below The Line's charity number is SC052405. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052405?: Search SC052405 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 Below The Line do?: We assist those with a physical, mental or financial need to attend online and in person comedy events.
Does Below The Line have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Below The Line. 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 Below The Line?: Below The Line's website listed in our register data is https://www.belowtheline.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 Below The Line registered as a charity?: Below The Line was entered on the register on 15 March 2023.

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.