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Registered charity · No. SC023120Unincorporated associationSouth Lanarkshire

Biggar & District Civic Society

Biggar & District Civic Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in South Lanarkshire.

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Biggar & District Civic Society is a registered charity (number SC023120) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £952 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Biggar & District Civic Society?

Registered charity number
SC023120
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
South Lanarkshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£952

What does Biggar & District Civic Society do?

BDCS's main objective is to stimulate public interest in, and care for, the beauty, history and character of the area of Biggar and its surroundings. We also seek to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest, and to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Biggar and the surrounding district. To pursue these ends we organise meetings and lectures, and try to advance these issues by cooperation with other local and national organisations.

What causes is Biggar & District Civic Society registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Biggar & District Civic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Biggar & District Civic Society 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 Biggar & District Civic Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Biggar & District Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023120) 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 Biggar & District Civic Society's charity number?
Biggar & District Civic Society's charity number is SC023120. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023120?
Search SC023120 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 Biggar & District Civic Society do?
BDCS's main objective is to stimulate public interest in, and care for, the beauty, history and character of the area of Biggar and its surroundings. We also seek to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest, and to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Biggar and the surrounding district. To pursue these ends we organise meetings and lectures, and try to advance these issues by cooperation with other local and national organisations.
Does Biggar & District Civic Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Biggar & District Civic Society. 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 Biggar & District Civic Society?
Biggar & District Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.