--- title: "Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club — check charity number SC000099 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000099. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bilston-miners-welfare-society-social-club retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:54:41.922Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club is a registered charity (number SC000099) 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 education; the advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £11,913 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club? Registered charity number SC000099 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £11,913 ## What does Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club do? The charity is set up for the physical and mental well-being, and to provide recreational, sporting and social facilities, for villagers, old and new. We hire out our Main Function Hall and Lounge to members for a number of events: parties/anniversaries/keep fit classes/ line dancing classes/kids dancing classes/pilates and excerise for over 60s. The members also hold Country & Western Nights and Spiritualist Church events. We offer, through our Community Hub sub section, set 'blether afternoons', mainly used by the elderly and the Hub have just started a 'Community Family Night' where par… ## What causes is Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bilston-miners-welfare-society-social-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000099) 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 Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club's charity number? Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club's charity number is SC000099. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000099? Search SC000099 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 Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club do? The charity is set up for the physical and mental well-being, and to provide recreational, sporting and social facilities, for villagers, old and new. We hire out our Main Function Hall and Lounge to members for a number of events: parties/anniversaries/keep fit classes/ line dancing classes/kids dancing classes/pilates and excerise for over 60s. The members also hold Country & Western Nights and Spiritualist Church events. We offer, through our Community Hub sub section, set 'blether afternoons', mainly used by the elderly and the Hub have just started a 'Community Family Night' where par… Does Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club. 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 Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club? Bilston Miners Welfare Society & Social Club 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC000099).