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title: "Border Search And Rescue Unit — check charity number SC023213 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Border Search And Rescue Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023213. the saving of lives charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/border-search-and-rescue-unit
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:21.258Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Border Search And Rescue Unit is a registered charity (number SC023213) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £84,967 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Border Search And Rescue Unit?

Registered charity number

SC023213

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Scottish Borders

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£84,967

Website

[www.bordersar.org.uk](http://www.bordersar.org.uk/)

## What does Border Search And Rescue Unit do?

Provide a Mountain Rescue and Search & rescue service to Police and Ambulance Service as well as help the local authority and health board with transportation during poor weather conditions

## What causes is Border Search And Rescue Unit registered for?

the saving of lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Border Search And Rescue Unit yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Border Search And Rescue Unit 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.
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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=border-search-and-rescue-unit&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.bordersar.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Border Search And Rescue Unit a legitimate charity?

Yes. Border Search And Rescue Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023213) 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 Search And Rescue Unit's charity number?

Border Search And Rescue Unit's charity number is SC023213. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023213?

Search SC023213 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 Search And Rescue Unit do?

Provide a Mountain Rescue and Search & rescue service to Police and Ambulance Service as well as help the local authority and health board with transportation during poor weather conditions

Does Border Search And Rescue Unit have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Border Search And Rescue Unit. 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 Search And Rescue Unit?

Border Search And Rescue Unit's website is http://www.bordersar.org.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=SC023213).