--- title: "Bipolar Scotland — check charity number SC021705 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bipolar Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021705. the advancement of health charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bipolar-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:47:41.286Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bipolar Scotland is a registered charity (number SC021705) 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 health; the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £197,932 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bipolar Scotland? Registered charity number SC021705 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £197,932 Website [www.bipolarscotland.org.uk](http://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bipolar Scotland 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=bipolar-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bipolar Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Bipolar Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021705) 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 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 is http://www.bipolarscotland.org.uk — 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=SC021705).