--- title: "Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales — check charity number SC049144 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049144. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bus-users-scotland-bus-users-england-bus-users-cymru-wales retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:38:43.173Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales is a registered charity (number SC049144) 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 promotion of equality and diversity; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £811,183 (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 Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales? Registered charity number SC049144 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £811,183 Website [www.bususers.org](http://www.bususers.org/) ## What does Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales do? The Company's objects ('the Objects') which are to be exclusively for the benefit of the public, are: (1) To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society by: - Encouraging transport providers to adapt transport services to meet the needs of those who are socially excluded and to provide safe and convenient transport facilities to meet those needs. - Raising awareness of the transport needs of people who are socially excluded. Fo… ## What causes is Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales 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=bus-users-scotland-bus-users-england-bus-users-cymru-wales&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bususers.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales a legitimate charity? Yes. Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049144) 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 Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales's charity number? Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales's charity number is SC049144. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049144? Search SC049144 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 Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales do? The Company's objects ('the Objects') which are to be exclusively for the benefit of the public, are: (1) To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society by: - Encouraging transport providers to adapt transport services to meet the needs of those who are socially excluded and to provide safe and convenient transport facilities to meet those needs. - Raising awareness of the transport needs of people who are socially excluded. Fo… Does Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales. 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 Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales? Bus Users Scotland, Bus Users England, Bus Users Cymru/Wales's website is http://www.bususers.org — 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=SC049144).