--- title: "Buddies Out Of School Care — check charity number SC023718 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buddies Out Of School Care a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023718. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buddies-out-of-school-care retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:53:50.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buddies Out Of School Care is a registered charity (number SC023718) 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 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 £187,561 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Buddies Out Of School Care? Registered charity number SC023718 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £187,561 ## What does Buddies Out Of School Care do? We provide after school care to parents/children in the local community. ## What causes is Buddies Out Of School Care registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Buddies Out Of School Care yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buddies Out Of School Care 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=buddies-out-of-school-care&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buddies Out Of School Care a legitimate charity? Yes. Buddies Out Of School Care is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023718) 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 Buddies Out Of School Care's charity number? Buddies Out Of School Care's charity number is SC023718. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023718? Search SC023718 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 Buddies Out Of School Care do? We provide after school care to parents/children in the local community. Does Buddies Out Of School Care have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buddies Out Of School Care. 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 Buddies Out Of School Care? Buddies Out Of School Care does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC023718).