Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Outwith Scotland.
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What are the key facts about Breaking Barriers?
- Registered charity number
- SC052265
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)
- £3,598,198
- Website
- breaking-barriers.co.uk
What does Breaking Barriers do?
The objects of the CIO are for the Public Benefit: * To advance the education and training of those granted refugee status, their dependants and those seeking asylum in the United Kingdom so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community. * The relief of unemployment and financial hardship of those granted refugee status, their dependents and those seeking asylum in the United Kingdom, by the provision of vocational skills training, advice and support. * To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum…
What causes is Breaking Barriers registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Breaking Barriers yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Breaking Barriers 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Breaking Barriers a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Breaking Barriers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052265) 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 Breaking Barriers's charity number?
- Breaking Barriers's charity number is SC052265. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052265?
- Search SC052265 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 Breaking Barriers do?
- The objects of the CIO are for the Public Benefit: * To advance the education and training of those granted refugee status, their dependants and those seeking asylum in the United Kingdom so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community. * The relief of unemployment and financial hardship of those granted refugee status, their dependents and those seeking asylum in the United Kingdom, by the provision of vocational skills training, advice and support. * To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum…
- Does Breaking Barriers have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Breaking Barriers. 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 Breaking Barriers?
- Breaking Barriers's website is https://breaking-barriers.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.