Is Borders Water Rescue Team a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Borders Water Rescue Team as a registered charity (number SC043718) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Borders Water Rescue Team's charity number?

Borders Water Rescue Team's charity number is SC043718. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043718?

Search SC043718 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.

Does Borders Water Rescue Team have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders Water Rescue Team. 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 Borders Water Rescue Team?

Borders Water Rescue Team's website listed in our register data is http://www.bwrt.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Borders Water Rescue Team registered as a charity?

Borders Water Rescue Team was entered on the register on 21 January 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043718SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Borders Water Rescue Team

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Borders Water Rescue Team is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Borders Water Rescue Team?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £41,765
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £22,030
Registered charity number: SC043718
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.bwrt.org.uk

Quick answer

Borders Water Rescue Team (number SC043718) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Borders Water Rescue Team do?

Borders Water Rescue Team provides a water-related search, rescue and recovery service to benefit the public and save lives. The Team also facilitates public and community events by providing water safety cover and undertaking community group education on water safety

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Borders Water Rescue Team

Answers Borders Water Rescue Team gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 January 2013
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Borders Water Rescue Team registered for?

the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Borders Water Rescue Team yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Borders Water Rescue Team. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Borders Water Rescue Team?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Borders Water Rescue Team a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Borders Water Rescue Team as a registered charity (number SC043718) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Borders Water Rescue Team's charity number?: Borders Water Rescue Team's charity number is SC043718. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043718?: Search SC043718 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 Borders Water Rescue Team do?: Borders Water Rescue Team provides a water-related search, rescue and recovery service to benefit the public and save lives. The Team also facilitates public and community events by providing water safety cover and undertaking community group education on water safety
Does Borders Water Rescue Team have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders Water Rescue Team. 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 Borders Water Rescue Team?: Borders Water Rescue Team's website listed in our register data is http://www.bwrt.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Borders Water Rescue Team registered as a charity?: Borders Water Rescue Team was entered on the register on 21 January 2013.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.