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title: "Buckie Community Radio (BCR) — check charity number SC044654 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Buckie Community Radio (BCR) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044654. the advancement of education charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buckie-community-radio-bcr
retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:53:19.068Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Buckie Community Radio (BCR) is a registered charity (number SC044654) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £360 (year ending 2025-05-15). 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 Buckie Community Radio (BCR)?

Registered charity number

SC044654

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Moray

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-15)

£360

Website

[www.radiobuckie.co.uk](http://www.radiobuckie.co.uk/)

## What does Buckie Community Radio (BCR) do?

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

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buckie Community Radio (BCR) 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.radiobuckie.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Buckie Community Radio (BCR) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Buckie Community Radio (BCR) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044654) 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 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 is http://www.radiobuckie.co.uk — 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=SC044654).