--- title: "Biosphere Bikes — check charity number SC051442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Biosphere Bikes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051442. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/biosphere-bikes retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:51:00.766Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Biosphere Bikes is a registered charity (number SC051442) 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 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. Its latest reported income was £131,197 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Biosphere Bikes? Registered charity number SC051442 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £131,197 Website [www.biospherebikes.com](http://www.biospherebikes.com/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Biosphere Bikes 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=biosphere-bikes&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.biospherebikes.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Biosphere Bikes a legitimate charity? Yes. Biosphere Bikes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051442) 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 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 is http://www.biospherebikes.com — 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](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=SC051442).