Is Bloody Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bloody Scotland as a registered charity (number SC042615) 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 Bloody Scotland's charity number?

Bloody Scotland's charity number is SC042615. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042615?

Search SC042615 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 Bloody Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bloody 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 Bloody Scotland?

Bloody Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.bloodyscotland.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 Bloody Scotland registered as a charity?

Bloody Scotland was entered on the register on 27 September 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042615Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bloody Scotland

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

Bloody Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Bloody Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £260,871
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £211,716
Registered charity number: SC042615
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stirling
Website: www.bloodyscotland.com

Quick answer

Bloody Scotland (number SC042615) 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 Bloody Scotland do?

The charity exists to promote knowledge and awareness of crime writing. Its principal activity is running a 3 day book festival at which there are events by established authors and by or for aspiring and newly published writers.

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

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

Answers Bloody Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 27 September 2011
Also known as: The Caledonian Crime Writing Festival
Where it says it operates: Stirling

What causes is Bloody Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bloody Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bloody 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 Bloody 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 Bloody Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bloody Scotland as a registered charity (number SC042615) 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 Bloody Scotland's charity number?: Bloody Scotland's charity number is SC042615. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042615?: Search SC042615 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 Bloody Scotland do?: The charity exists to promote knowledge and awareness of crime writing. Its principal activity is running a 3 day book festival at which there are events by established authors and by or for aspiring and newly published writers.
Does Bloody Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bloody 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 Bloody Scotland?: Bloody Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.bloodyscotland.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 Bloody Scotland registered as a charity?: Bloody Scotland was entered on the register on 27 September 2011.

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.