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title: "Border Bothies Association — check charity number SC006486 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Border Bothies Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006486. the advancement of public participation in sport charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/border-bothies-association
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:54.416Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Border Bothies Association is a registered charity (number SC006486) 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 public participation in sport; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £3,053 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Border Bothies Association?

Registered charity number

SC006486

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

East Lothian

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£3,053

## What does Border Bothies Association do?

See answer to 1 a)

## What causes is Border Bothies Association registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sportthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Border Bothies Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Border Bothies Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Border Bothies Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Border Bothies Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006486) 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 Border Bothies Association's charity number?

Border Bothies Association's charity number is SC006486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006486?

Search SC006486 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 Border Bothies Association do?

See answer to 1 a)

Does Border Bothies Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Border Bothies Association. 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 Border Bothies Association?

Border Bothies Association 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=SC006486).