Is Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) as a registered charity (number SC046669) 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)'s charity number?

Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)'s charity number is SC046669. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046669?

Search SC046669 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA). 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)?

Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.breastcancerresearchaid.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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) registered as a charity?

Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) was entered on the register on 1 July 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046669CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)

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

Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £123,297
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £131,508
Registered charity number: SC046669
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.breastcancerresearchaid.org.uk

Quick answer

Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) (number SC046669) 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) do?

The objects of the CIO are: The relief of sickness and the promotion and protection of good health among those suffering with breast cancer by the sponsorship of relevant research programs. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005) and [section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008)

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)

Answers Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 1 July 2016
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA). 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) as a registered charity (number SC046669) 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)'s charity number?: Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)'s charity number is SC046669. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046669?: Search SC046669 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) do?: The objects of the CIO are: The relief of sickness and the promotion and protection of good health among those suffering with breast cancer by the sponsorship of relevant research programs. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005) and [section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008)
Does Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA). 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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)?: Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.breastcancerresearchaid.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 Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) registered as a charity?: Breast Cancer Research Aid (BCRA) was entered on the register on 1 July 2016.

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.