--- title: "Boots and Beards — check charity number SC047737 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boots and Beards a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047737. the advancement of health charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/boots-and-beards retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:03:24.788Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boots and Beards is a registered charity (number SC047737) 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 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; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £213,132 (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 Boots and Beards? Registered charity number SC047737 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £213,132 Website [www.bootsandbeards.co.uk](http://www.bootsandbeards.co.uk/) ## What does Boots and Beards do? To unite and motivate like minded individuals from the BME community into exploring Scotland’s natural landscape. The association will promote, advance and further the following charitable purposes: a) the advancement of health b) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities c) the promotion of religious or racial harmony d) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement The activities that we provide or have provided include: Hillwalking Bootcamp Weekend Trips Badminton International Trips Duke of Edinburgh Carers group Arts and C… ## What causes is Boots and Beards registered for? the advancement of healththe 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 intendedthe promotion of religious or racial harmony ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boots and Beards yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boots and Beards 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=boots-and-beards&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bootsandbeards.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boots and Beards a legitimate charity? Yes. Boots and Beards is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047737) 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 Boots and Beards's charity number? Boots and Beards's charity number is SC047737. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047737? Search SC047737 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 Boots and Beards do? To unite and motivate like minded individuals from the BME community into exploring Scotland’s natural landscape. The association will promote, advance and further the following charitable purposes: a) the advancement of health b) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities c) the promotion of religious or racial harmony d) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement The activities that we provide or have provided include: Hillwalking Bootcamp Weekend Trips Badminton International Trips Duke of Edinburgh Carers group Arts and C… Does Boots and Beards have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boots and Beards. 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 Boots and Beards? Boots and Beards's website is http://www.bootsandbeards.co.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=SC047737).