Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO
Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO?
- Registered charity number
- SC047302
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £334,766
- Website
- www.bikesforrefugees.scot
What does Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO do?
We are a unique community project with high impact and social return on investment. We support New Scots through the provision of bikes to better enable their daily mobility. Our staff and volunteers repair and refurbish donated bikes to disburse to New Scots, and we run various community events to provide support and training to both New Scots and volunteers.
What causes is Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO 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 Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047302) 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 Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO's charity number?
- Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO's charity number is SC047302. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047302?
- Search SC047302 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 Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO do?
- We are a unique community project with high impact and social return on investment. We support New Scots through the provision of bikes to better enable their daily mobility. Our staff and volunteers repair and refurbish donated bikes to disburse to New Scots, and we run various community events to provide support and training to both New Scots and volunteers.
- Does Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO. 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 Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO?
- Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO's website is http://www.bikesforrefugees.scot — 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.