Is Bipolar Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bipolar Scotland as a registered charity (number SC021705) 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 Bipolar Scotland's charity number?

Bipolar Scotland's charity number is SC021705. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021705?

Search SC021705 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 Bipolar Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bipolar Scotland. 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 Bipolar Scotland?

Bipolar Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk. 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 Bipolar Scotland registered as a charity?

Bipolar Scotland was entered on the register on 8 December 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC021705Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bipolar Scotland

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

Bipolar Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Bipolar Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £197,932
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £410,075
Registered charity number: SC021705
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.bipolarscotland.org.uk

Quick answer

Bipolar Scotland (number SC021705) 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 Bipolar Scotland do?

The Charity’s purpose and principal activities are in achieving the vision of a good life for everyone who lives with bipolar, through three strategic priorities: To empower and support. to influence and campaign and to grow and improve. Some of the means by which these priorities and vision are worked towards include: promoting, developing and co-ordinating a network of community based and online bipolar support groups throughout Scotland. informing and educating on the nature of the condition and the role and value of the organisation itself. delivering self-management training courses wher…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bipolar Scotland

Answers Bipolar Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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 1992
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Bipolar Scotland registered for?

the advancement of healththe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bipolar Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bipolar Scotland. 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

What should you check before donating to Bipolar Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bipolar Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bipolar Scotland as a registered charity (number SC021705) 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 Bipolar Scotland's charity number?: Bipolar Scotland's charity number is SC021705. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021705?: Search SC021705 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 Bipolar Scotland do?: The Charity’s purpose and principal activities are in achieving the vision of a good life for everyone who lives with bipolar, through three strategic priorities: To empower and support. to influence and campaign and to grow and improve. Some of the means by which these priorities and vision are worked towards include: promoting, developing and co-ordinating a network of community based and online bipolar support groups throughout Scotland. informing and educating on the nature of the condition and the role and value of the organisation itself. delivering self-management training courses wher…
Does Bipolar Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bipolar Scotland. 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 Bipolar Scotland?: Bipolar Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk. 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 Bipolar Scotland registered as a charity?: Bipolar Scotland was entered on the register on 8 December 1992.

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.