Is Bikes4Christmas SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bikes4Christmas SCIO as a registered charity (number SC051019) 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO's charity number?

Bikes4Christmas SCIO's charity number is SC051019. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051019?

Search SC051019 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Bikes4Christmas SCIO?

Bikes4Christmas SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Bikes4Christmas SCIO registered as a charity?

Bikes4Christmas SCIO was entered on the register on 4 June 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051019SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Bikes4Christmas SCIO

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

Bikes4Christmas SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2024-06-30: £11,000
Reported spending · year ending 2024-06-30: £13,487
Registered charity number: SC051019
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire

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Bikes4Christmas SCIO (number SC051019) 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO do?

Bikes4Christmas is a charitable organisation based in Scotland, dedicated to providing bicycles to underprivileged children. We work closely with local authority social work departments to identify needy families and ensure children receive a bike at Christmas, promoting both physical health and mental well-being

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bikes4Christmas SCIO

Answers Bikes4Christmas SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 June 2021
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Bikes4Christmas SCIO registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bikes4Christmas SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bikes4Christmas SCIO. 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bikes4Christmas SCIO as a registered charity (number SC051019) 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO's charity number?: Bikes4Christmas SCIO's charity number is SC051019. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051019?: Search SC051019 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO do?: Bikes4Christmas is a charitable organisation based in Scotland, dedicated to providing bicycles to underprivileged children. We work closely with local authority social work departments to identify needy families and ensure children receive a bike at Christmas, promoting both physical health and mental well-being
Does Bikes4Christmas SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bikes4Christmas 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 Bikes4Christmas SCIO?: Bikes4Christmas SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bikes4Christmas SCIO registered as a charity?: Bikes4Christmas SCIO was entered on the register on 4 June 2021.

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.