--- title: "Border Union Agricultural Society — check charity number SC016869 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Border Union Agricultural Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016869. the advancement of education 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-union-agricultural-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:28:59.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Border Union Agricultural Society is a registered charity (number SC016869) 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 education; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £911,940 (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 Union Agricultural Society? Registered charity number SC016869 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £911,940 Website [www.borderunion.co.uk](http://www.borderunion.co.uk/) ## What does Border Union Agricultural Society do? The charity was set up to promote agriculture. To do this the charity organise various annual events, in particular the Schools Countryside Day, the Agricultural Show, the Dog Show and the Ram Sale. They also award bursaries to qualifying applications. ## What causes is Border Union Agricultural Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Border Union Agricultural Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Border Union Agricultural Society 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=border-union-agricultural-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.borderunion.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Border Union Agricultural Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Border Union Agricultural Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016869) 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 Union Agricultural Society's charity number? Border Union Agricultural Society's charity number is SC016869. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016869? Search SC016869 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 Union Agricultural Society do? The charity was set up to promote agriculture. To do this the charity organise various annual events, in particular the Schools Countryside Day, the Agricultural Show, the Dog Show and the Ram Sale. They also award bursaries to qualifying applications. Does Border Union Agricultural Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Border Union Agricultural Society. 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 Union Agricultural Society? Border Union Agricultural Society's website is http://www.borderunion.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=SC016869).