Is Boa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Boa as a registered charity (number SC051783) 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 Boa's charity number?

Boa's charity number is SC051783. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051783?

Search SC051783 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 Boa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boa. 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 Boa?

Boa's website listed in our register data is https://banchoryoutdoorandactive.org. 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 Boa registered as a charity?

Boa was entered on the register on 13 June 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051783SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Boa

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

Boa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport, 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 Boa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £15,154
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,080
Registered charity number: SC051783
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: banchoryoutdoorandactive.org

Quick answer

Boa (number SC051783) 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 Boa do?

Banchory Outdoor and Active (BOA) aims to to promote active and healthy lifestyles and support the development of community sports facilities in the local area AB31 postcode. BOA hopes to purchase a currently derelict all weather training area and upgrade this to a community sporting and wellbeing hub for all members of the community to enjoy. BOA also strive to promote increased public participation in local clubs through advice, making connections and financial donations.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Boa

Answers Boa 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: 13 June 2022
Also known as: Banchory Outdoor and Active
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Boa registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 Boa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Boa. 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 Boa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Boa as a registered charity (number SC051783) 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 Boa's charity number?: Boa's charity number is SC051783. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051783?: Search SC051783 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 Boa do?: Banchory Outdoor and Active (BOA) aims to to promote active and healthy lifestyles and support the development of community sports facilities in the local area AB31 postcode. BOA hopes to purchase a currently derelict all weather training area and upgrade this to a community sporting and wellbeing hub for all members of the community to enjoy. BOA also strive to promote increased public participation in local clubs through advice, making connections and financial donations.
Does Boa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boa. 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 Boa?: Boa's website listed in our register data is https://banchoryoutdoorandactive.org. 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 Boa registered as a charity?: Boa was entered on the register on 13 June 2022.

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.