--- title: "Brough Bay Association SCIO — check charity number SC049998 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brough Bay Association SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049998. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brough-bay-association-scio retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:39:39.830Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brough Bay Association SCIO is a registered charity (number SC049998) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £1,385 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Brough Bay Association SCIO? Registered charity number SC049998 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,385 Website [www.broughbay.org](http://www.broughbay.org/) ## What does Brough Bay Association SCIO do? Brough Bay as an Association, and previously as the original Pier Committee, celebrated 50 years of maintaining the Harbour area, Slipway and car park. Members today are as dedicated as the original committee in looking after the Bay and its heritage for the local community, visitors and future generations. BBA became a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in Dec, creating a Constitution as the new governing document. To promote the Bay, a copy of Brough Book and DVD were gifted to Nucleus Archives for public and online use. Damage checks of the Bay are made throughout the yea… ## What causes is Brough Bay Association SCIO registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brough Bay Association SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brough Bay Association SCIO 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=brough-bay-association-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.broughbay.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brough Bay Association SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Brough Bay Association SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049998) 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 Brough Bay Association SCIO's charity number? Brough Bay Association SCIO's charity number is SC049998. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049998? Search SC049998 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 Brough Bay Association SCIO do? Brough Bay as an Association, and previously as the original Pier Committee, celebrated 50 years of maintaining the Harbour area, Slipway and car park. Members today are as dedicated as the original committee in looking after the Bay and its heritage for the local community, visitors and future generations. BBA became a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in Dec, creating a Constitution as the new governing document. To promote the Bay, a copy of Brough Book and DVD were gifted to Nucleus Archives for public and online use. Damage checks of the Bay are made throughout the yea… Does Brough Bay Association SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brough Bay Association SCIO. 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 Brough Bay Association SCIO? Brough Bay Association SCIO's website is http://www.broughbay.org — 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](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=SC049998).