Is Biosphere Bikes a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Biosphere Bikes as a registered charity (number SC051442) 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 Biosphere Bikes's charity number?

Biosphere Bikes's charity number is SC051442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051442?

Search SC051442 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 Biosphere Bikes have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Biosphere Bikes. 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 Biosphere Bikes?

Biosphere Bikes's website listed in our register data is http://www.biospherebikes.com. 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 Biosphere Bikes registered as a charity?

Biosphere Bikes was entered on the register on 8 December 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051442Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Biosphere Bikes

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

Biosphere Bikes is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Biosphere Bikes?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £131,197
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £118,168
Registered charity number: SC051442
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: www.biospherebikes.com

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Biosphere Bikes (number SC051442) 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 Biosphere Bikes do?

Biosphere Bikes (BB) is a not-for-profit social enterprise charity using accessible and inclusive cycling activities as a tool to engage with individuals and groups to improve physical and mental wellbeing and also encourage sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The charity is very much focused on recycling to stop bikes going to landfill and save and refurbish as many bikes or bike parts as possible. BB works with many partner agencies and runs projects across the age ranges from children to adults. It uses cycling and wheeling related activities to create positive social impact and community…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Biosphere Bikes

Answers Biosphere Bikes gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 8 December 2021
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Biosphere Bikes registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Biosphere Bikes yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Biosphere Bikes. 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 Biosphere Bikes a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Biosphere Bikes as a registered charity (number SC051442) 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 Biosphere Bikes's charity number?: Biosphere Bikes's charity number is SC051442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051442?: Search SC051442 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 Biosphere Bikes do?: Biosphere Bikes (BB) is a not-for-profit social enterprise charity using accessible and inclusive cycling activities as a tool to engage with individuals and groups to improve physical and mental wellbeing and also encourage sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The charity is very much focused on recycling to stop bikes going to landfill and save and refurbish as many bikes or bike parts as possible. BB works with many partner agencies and runs projects across the age ranges from children to adults. It uses cycling and wheeling related activities to create positive social impact and community…
Does Biosphere Bikes have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Biosphere Bikes. 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 Biosphere Bikes?: Biosphere Bikes's website listed in our register data is http://www.biospherebikes.com. 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 Biosphere Bikes registered as a charity?: Biosphere Bikes was entered on the register on 8 December 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.