Is Buckie Community Radio (BCR) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Buckie Community Radio (BCR) as a registered charity (number SC044654) 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR)'s charity number?

Buckie Community Radio (BCR)'s charity number is SC044654. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044654?

Search SC044654 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buckie Community Radio (BCR). 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR)?

Buckie Community Radio (BCR)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.radiobuckie.co.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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR) registered as a charity?

Buckie Community Radio (BCR) was entered on the register on 12 February 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044654SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Buckie Community Radio (BCR)

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

Buckie Community Radio (BCR) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Buckie Community Radio (BCR)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-15: £360
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-15: £541
Registered charity number: SC044654
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.radiobuckie.co.uk

Quick answer

Buckie Community Radio (BCR) (number SC044654) 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR) do?

provide a community radio station, run by the community for the community

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buckie Community Radio (BCR)

Answers Buckie Community Radio (BCR) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 15 May 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: 12 February 2014
Also known as: Radio Buckie (Bck)
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Buckie Community Radio (BCR) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Buckie Community Radio (BCR) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buckie Community Radio (BCR). 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buckie Community Radio (BCR) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Buckie Community Radio (BCR) as a registered charity (number SC044654) 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR)'s charity number?: Buckie Community Radio (BCR)'s charity number is SC044654. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044654?: Search SC044654 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR) do?: provide a community radio station, run by the community for the community
Does Buckie Community Radio (BCR) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buckie Community Radio (BCR). 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR)?: Buckie Community Radio (BCR)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.radiobuckie.co.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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR) registered as a charity?: Buckie Community Radio (BCR) was entered on the register on 12 February 2014.

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.