Is Btn a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Btn as a registered charity (number SC020192) 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 Btn's charity number?

Btn's charity number is SC020192. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020192?

Search SC020192 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 Btn have reviews and complaints?

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

Btn's website listed in our register data is https://btn.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 Btn registered as a charity?

Btn was entered on the register on 20 April 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020192SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

Btn is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the promotion of equality and diversity, 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 Btn?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £21,468
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £24,473
Registered charity number: SC020192
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: btn.org.uk

Quick answer

Btn (number SC020192) 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 Btn do?

We are here to provide audio presentation of local news features to those who for any reason are unable to read printed material. Groups of volunteers edit and record the news on a weekly basis from 2 locations in the borders. The results are then put on to memory sticks and sent out to an average of 200 people to use on players that we provide. It is also available from our website or by App using mobile phones, iPads and Smart Speakers although at this stage no data as to the usage is available to us. We include notices from such as the RNIB and Social Care Alliance Scotland and regula…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Btn

Answers Btn 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: 20 April 1992
Also known as: Borders Talking Newspapers
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Btn registered for?

the promotion of equality and diversitythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Btn yet?

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

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 Btn a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Btn as a registered charity (number SC020192) 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 Btn's charity number?: Btn's charity number is SC020192. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020192?: Search SC020192 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 Btn do?: We are here to provide audio presentation of local news features to those who for any reason are unable to read printed material. Groups of volunteers edit and record the news on a weekly basis from 2 locations in the borders. The results are then put on to memory sticks and sent out to an average of 200 people to use on players that we provide. It is also available from our website or by App using mobile phones, iPads and Smart Speakers although at this stage no data as to the usage is available to us. We include notices from such as the RNIB and Social Care Alliance Scotland and regula…
Does Btn have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Btn. 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 Btn?: Btn's website listed in our register data is https://btn.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 Btn registered as a charity?: Btn was entered on the register on 20 April 1992.

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.