Is BtE a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists BtE as a registered charity (number SC048652) 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 BtE's charity number?

BtE's charity number is SC048652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048652?

Search SC048652 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 BtE have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BtE. 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 BtE?

BtE's website listed in our register data is http://www.beyondtheearth.org. 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 BtE registered as a charity?

BtE was entered on the register on 27 August 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048652Unincorporated association

BtE

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

BtE is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about BtE?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £225
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £883
Registered charity number: SC048652
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.beyondtheearth.org

Quick answer

BtE (number SC048652) 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 BtE do?

Essentially, to support thinking in the long-term, and generate educational materials which will inspire others to contribute to longer-term visions and stewardship legacies.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for BtE

Answers BtE 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: 27 August 2018
Also known as: The Beyond the Earth Foundation
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is BtE registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for BtE yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score BtE. 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 BtE?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is BtE a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists BtE as a registered charity (number SC048652) 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 BtE's charity number?: BtE's charity number is SC048652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048652?: Search SC048652 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 BtE do?: Essentially, to support thinking in the long-term, and generate educational materials which will inspire others to contribute to longer-term visions and stewardship legacies.
Does BtE have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BtE. 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 BtE?: BtE's website listed in our register data is http://www.beyondtheearth.org. 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 BtE registered as a charity?: BtE was entered on the register on 27 August 2018.

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.