--- title: "British Schools Orienteering Association — check charity number 1060187 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Schools Orienteering Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1060187. Amateur Sport charity based in East Markham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-schools-orienteering-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:28.929Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Schools Orienteering Association is a registered charity (number 1060187) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £6,314 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 British Schools Orienteering Association? Registered charity number 1060187 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location East Markham Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £6,314 Website [www.bsoa.org](http://www.bsoa.org/) ## What does British Schools Orienteering Association do? Promote orienteering in in schools throughout the UK. ## What causes is British Schools Orienteering Association registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Schools Orienteering Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Schools Orienteering Association 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=british-schools-orienteering-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bsoa.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Schools Orienteering Association a legitimate charity? Yes. British Schools Orienteering Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1060187) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is British Schools Orienteering Association's charity number? British Schools Orienteering Association's charity number is 1060187. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1060187? Search 1060187 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does British Schools Orienteering Association do? Promote orienteering in in schools throughout the UK. Does British Schools Orienteering Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Schools Orienteering Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to British Schools Orienteering Association? British Schools Orienteering Association's website is http://www.bsoa.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1060187).