Is Bibles for Children (CIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bibles for Children (CIO) as a registered charity (number SC050350) 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 Bibles for Children (CIO)'s charity number?

Bibles for Children (CIO)'s charity number is SC050350. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050350?

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Does Bibles for Children (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Bibles for Children (CIO)?

Bibles for Children (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.biblesforchildren.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 Bibles for Children (CIO) registered as a charity?

Bibles for Children (CIO) was entered on the register on 31 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050350CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

Bibles for Children (CIO)

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

Bibles for Children (CIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Bibles for Children (CIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £136,222
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £155,753
Registered charity number: SC050350
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.biblesforchildren.org.uk

Quick answer

Bibles for Children (CIO) (number SC050350) 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 Bibles for Children (CIO) do?

To promote the spiritual and moral development of young people and the understanding of the Christian religion by the provision of Children's Bibles and related resources to the pupils in the Primary Schools and Academies of the United Kingdom for the teachers and pupils to use in school and then keep. We will also provide similar resources to young people in schools outside the United Kingdom dependent on the receipt of special grants donated to the charity for that purpose by supportive organisations.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bibles for Children (CIO)

Answers Bibles for Children (CIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 31 July 2020
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Bibles for Children (CIO) registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bibles for Children (CIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bibles for Children (CIO). 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bibles for Children (CIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bibles for Children (CIO) as a registered charity (number SC050350) 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 Bibles for Children (CIO)'s charity number?: Bibles for Children (CIO)'s charity number is SC050350. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050350?: Search SC050350 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 Bibles for Children (CIO) do?: To promote the spiritual and moral development of young people and the understanding of the Christian religion by the provision of Children's Bibles and related resources to the pupils in the Primary Schools and Academies of the United Kingdom for the teachers and pupils to use in school and then keep. We will also provide similar resources to young people in schools outside the United Kingdom dependent on the receipt of special grants donated to the charity for that purpose by supportive organisations.
Does Bibles for Children (CIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bibles for Children (CIO). 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 Bibles for Children (CIO)?: Bibles for Children (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.biblesforchildren.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 Bibles for Children (CIO) registered as a charity?: Bibles for Children (CIO) was entered on the register on 31 July 2020.

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.