Is Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) as a registered charity (number SC042245) 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)'s charity number?

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)'s charity number is SC042245. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042245?

Search SC042245 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL). 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)?

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)'s website listed in our register data is http://bbel.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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) registered as a charity?

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) was entered on the register on 12 April 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042245Unincorporated association

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)

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

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,221
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,485
Registered charity number: SC042245
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: bbel.org.uk

Quick answer

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) (number SC042245) 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) do?

The objective of BBEL shall be to promote the benefit of Outdoor Activities to persons aged 16 years and over living in East Lothian with disabilities and mental health issues, without distinction of gender, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by linking with local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance Outdoor Education and to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their health and conditions of life may be impro…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)

Answers Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) 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: 12 April 2011
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) registered for?

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 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL). 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) as a registered charity (number SC042245) 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)'s charity number?: Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)'s charity number is SC042245. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042245?: Search SC042245 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) do?: The objective of BBEL shall be to promote the benefit of Outdoor Activities to persons aged 16 years and over living in East Lothian with disabilities and mental health issues, without distinction of gender, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by linking with local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance Outdoor Education and to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their health and conditions of life may be impro…
Does Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL). 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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)?: Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL)'s website listed in our register data is http://bbel.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 Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) registered as a charity?: Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) was entered on the register on 12 April 2011.

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.