Is Bertie Bus a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bertie Bus as a registered charity (number SC052102) 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 Bertie Bus's charity number?

Bertie Bus's charity number is SC052102. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052102?

Search SC052102 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 Bertie Bus have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bertie Bus. 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 Bertie Bus?

Bertie Bus's website listed in our register data is http://bertiebus.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 Bertie Bus registered as a charity?

Bertie Bus was entered on the register on 31 October 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052102SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Bertie Bus

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

Bertie Bus is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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 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 Bertie Bus?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £24,140
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £18,150
Registered charity number: SC052102
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: bertiebus.org.uk

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Bertie Bus (number SC052102) 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 Bertie Bus do?

There are a number of clubs providing companionship in a friendly atmosphere run under the Bertie Bus umbrella. Bertie Bus owns and runs a specially adapted bus which is able to transport door to door the elderly or less able passengers typically within the Strathearn area on behalf of the clubs. The bus can take wheelchairs via the tail lift.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bertie Bus

Answers Bertie Bus gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 October 2022
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is Bertie Bus registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bertie Bus yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bertie Bus a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bertie Bus as a registered charity (number SC052102) 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 Bertie Bus's charity number?: Bertie Bus's charity number is SC052102. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052102?: Search SC052102 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 Bertie Bus do?: There are a number of clubs providing companionship in a friendly atmosphere run under the Bertie Bus umbrella. Bertie Bus owns and runs a specially adapted bus which is able to transport door to door the elderly or less able passengers typically within the Strathearn area on behalf of the clubs. The bus can take wheelchairs via the tail lift.
Does Bertie Bus have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bertie Bus. 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 Bertie Bus?: Bertie Bus's website listed in our register data is http://bertiebus.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 Bertie Bus registered as a charity?: Bertie Bus was entered on the register on 31 October 2022.

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.