--- title: "Bogart — check charity number SC047844 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bogart a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047844. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bogart retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:38:15.916Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bogart is a registered charity (number SC047844) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; 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. 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 Bogart? Registered charity number SC047844 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Lothian ## What does Bogart do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the local area's arts, heritage, and culture 4.2 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, and ensuring that those facilities are available to all members of the public. 4.3 To advance community development through urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, and the voluntary sector ## What causes is Bogart registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 Bogart yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bogart 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=bogart&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bogart a legitimate charity? Yes. Bogart is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047844) 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 Bogart's charity number? Bogart's charity number is SC047844. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047844? Search SC047844 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 Bogart do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the local area's arts, heritage, and culture 4.2 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, and ensuring that those facilities are available to all members of the public. 4.3 To advance community development through urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, and the voluntary sector Does Bogart have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bogart. 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 Bogart? Bogart does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC047844).