--- title: "Branching Out Community Initiative — check charity number SC051709 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Branching Out Community Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051709. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/branching-out-community-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:19:00.381Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Branching Out Community Initiative is a registered charity (number SC051709) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £8,703 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Branching Out Community Initiative? Registered charity number SC051709 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £8,703 ## What does Branching Out Community Initiative do? We try to promote community development. We provide recreational facilities and also organise recreational activities, to help with isolation / loneliness, mental health, and the stresses of poverty. This brings communities together and develops better relationships. We try to both prevent and relieve poverty. The advancement of education to cultivate suitable land within the environs of the community, to educate and to encourage development of life skills for a healthier lifestyle. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages… ## What causes is Branching Out Community Initiative registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Branching Out Community Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Branching Out Community Initiative 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=branching-out-community-initiative&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Branching Out Community Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. Branching Out Community Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051709) 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 Branching Out Community Initiative's charity number? Branching Out Community Initiative's charity number is SC051709. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051709? Search SC051709 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 Branching Out Community Initiative do? We try to promote community development. We provide recreational facilities and also organise recreational activities, to help with isolation / loneliness, mental health, and the stresses of poverty. This brings communities together and develops better relationships. We try to both prevent and relieve poverty. The advancement of education to cultivate suitable land within the environs of the community, to educate and to encourage development of life skills for a healthier lifestyle. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages… Does Branching Out Community Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Branching Out Community Initiative. 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 Branching Out Community Initiative? Branching Out Community Initiative 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=SC051709).