Is Bfca a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bfca as a registered charity (number SC009557) 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 Bfca's charity number?

Bfca's charity number is SC009557. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009557?

Search SC009557 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 Bfca have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bfca. 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 Bfca?

Bfca does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Bfca registered as a charity?

Bfca was entered on the register on 9 June 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC009557SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Bfca

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

Bfca is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Bfca?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £39,889
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £24,803
Registered charity number: SC009557
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross

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Bfca (number SC009557) 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 Bfca do?

With support from local authorities and residents, the Blairgowrie and District Freedom Coach Association aims to improve the quality of life for the disabled and/or elderly inhabitants of the area by providing specialised transport for local trips and outings. The use of a wheelchair-accessible coach allows the aforementioned sector of the community the chance to enjoy a number of social and practical opportunities which would otherwise be unavailable to them.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bfca

Answers Bfca gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 9 June 1981
Also known as: Blairgowrie & District Freedom Coach Association SCIO
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is Bfca registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bfca yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bfca. 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 Bfca?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bfca a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bfca as a registered charity (number SC009557) 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 Bfca's charity number?: Bfca's charity number is SC009557. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009557?: Search SC009557 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 Bfca do?: With support from local authorities and residents, the Blairgowrie and District Freedom Coach Association aims to improve the quality of life for the disabled and/or elderly inhabitants of the area by providing specialised transport for local trips and outings. The use of a wheelchair-accessible coach allows the aforementioned sector of the community the chance to enjoy a number of social and practical opportunities which would otherwise be unavailable to them.
Does Bfca have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bfca. 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 Bfca?: Bfca does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bfca registered as a charity?: Bfca was entered on the register on 9 June 1981.

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.