--- title: "Bottles for Good — check charity number SC052696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bottles for Good a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052696. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bottles-for-good retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:15.052Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bottles for Good is a registered charity (number SC052696) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Bottles for Good? Registered charity number SC052696 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Bottles for Good do? To distribute funds from the bottle return scheme to communities. The bottle return scheme is currently on governmental hold. ## What causes is Bottles for Good registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bottles for Good yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bottles for Good 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=bottles-for-good&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bottles for Good a legitimate charity? Yes. Bottles for Good is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052696) 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 Bottles for Good's charity number? Bottles for Good's charity number is SC052696. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052696? Search SC052696 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 Bottles for Good do? To distribute funds from the bottle return scheme to communities. The bottle return scheme is currently on governmental hold. Does Bottles for Good have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bottles for Good. 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 Bottles for Good? Bottles for Good 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=SC052696).