BetBlocker
BetBlocker is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Midlothian.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about BetBlocker?
- Registered charity number
- SC049565
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Midlothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £350,239
- Website
- betblocker.org
What does BetBlocker do?
BetBlocker has been established to provide a free app that will help users manage their access to online gambling services. We provide both a crisis management tool, allowing users to set a complete block for their chosen period, or a harm minimisation setting, allowing users to set in advance when they would like to restrict their access. The app is available in 18 different languages and we support over 30k people every day in 186 different countries.
What causes is BetBlocker registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for BetBlocker yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. BetBlocker 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is BetBlocker a legitimate charity?
- Yes. BetBlocker is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049565) 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 BetBlocker's charity number?
- BetBlocker's charity number is SC049565. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC049565?
- Search SC049565 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 BetBlocker do?
- BetBlocker has been established to provide a free app that will help users manage their access to online gambling services. We provide both a crisis management tool, allowing users to set a complete block for their chosen period, or a harm minimisation setting, allowing users to set in advance when they would like to restrict their access. The app is available in 18 different languages and we support over 30k people every day in 186 different countries.
- Does BetBlocker have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BetBlocker. 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 BetBlocker?
- BetBlocker's website is https://betblocker.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.