--- title: "Bower Busy Bees — check charity number SC013192 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bower Busy Bees a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC013192. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bower-busy-bees retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:19.541Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bower Busy Bees is a registered charity (number SC013192) 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. Its latest reported income was £89,672 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Bower Busy Bees? Registered charity number SC013192 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £89,672 ## What does Bower Busy Bees do? Bower Busy Bees is Caithness' first Early Learning Centre looking to drive forward outdoor learning for 2 - 5 year old children. Based in Bower, the setting sits in the centre of the Caithness and attracts children from across the county. Unlike other settings where children begin their days inside and go outside for short bursts throughout the day, our children begin their day in the forest and as far as possible spend the rest of it outside and immersed in nature - this is a huge benefit to the social development of the children that attend the setting. ## What causes is Bower Busy Bees registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bower Busy Bees yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bower Busy Bees 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=bower-busy-bees&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bower Busy Bees a legitimate charity? Yes. Bower Busy Bees is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC013192) 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 Bower Busy Bees's charity number? Bower Busy Bees's charity number is SC013192. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC013192? Search SC013192 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 Bower Busy Bees do? Bower Busy Bees is Caithness' first Early Learning Centre looking to drive forward outdoor learning for 2 - 5 year old children. Based in Bower, the setting sits in the centre of the Caithness and attracts children from across the county. Unlike other settings where children begin their days inside and go outside for short bursts throughout the day, our children begin their day in the forest and as far as possible spend the rest of it outside and immersed in nature - this is a huge benefit to the social development of the children that attend the setting. Does Bower Busy Bees have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bower Busy Bees. 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 Bower Busy Bees? Bower Busy Bees 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=SC013192).