--- title: "Brechin Haven — check charity number SC053808 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brechin Haven a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053808. the advancement of education charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brechin-haven retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:46.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brechin Haven is a registered charity (number SC053808) 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; 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 Brechin Haven? Registered charity number SC053808 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Angus ## What does Brechin Haven do? The organisation’s purposes are: Through education, to develop social capital, and promote community participation: To advance education - We envisage that in addition to our members’ skills in growing plants, there will be others in the community with a similar skills base who will be open to supporting novices, sharing their knowledge, and/or simply themselves benefitting from the social interaction. To provide recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended - As a group, we will be involved in develo… ## What causes is Brechin Haven registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brechin Haven yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brechin Haven 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=brechin-haven&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brechin Haven a legitimate charity? Yes. Brechin Haven is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053808) 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 Brechin Haven's charity number? Brechin Haven's charity number is SC053808. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053808? Search SC053808 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 Brechin Haven do? The organisation’s purposes are: Through education, to develop social capital, and promote community participation: To advance education - We envisage that in addition to our members’ skills in growing plants, there will be others in the community with a similar skills base who will be open to supporting novices, sharing their knowledge, and/or simply themselves benefitting from the social interaction. To provide recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended - As a group, we will be involved in develo… Does Brechin Haven have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brechin Haven. 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 Brechin Haven? Brechin Haven 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=SC053808).