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Registered charity · No. SC051240SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Argyll And Bute

Bute Advice Centre

Bute Advice Centre is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Argyll And Bute.

Quick answer

Bute Advice Centre is a registered charity (number SC051240) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £225,022 (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 Bute Advice Centre?

Registered charity number
SC051240
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Argyll And Bute
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£225,022

What does Bute Advice Centre do?

Bute Advice Centre was established for the purpose of benefitting communities across Argyll & Bute by the advancement of education (including debt management, welfare rights, consumer rights, housing and energy issues), the protection of health, both mental and physical and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.

What causes is Bute Advice Centre registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bute Advice Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bute Advice Centre 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bute Advice Centre a legitimate charity?
Yes. Bute Advice Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051240) 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 Bute Advice Centre's charity number?
Bute Advice Centre's charity number is SC051240. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051240?
Search SC051240 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 Bute Advice Centre do?
Bute Advice Centre was established for the purpose of benefitting communities across Argyll & Bute by the advancement of education (including debt management, welfare rights, consumer rights, housing and energy issues), the protection of health, both mental and physical and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.
Does Bute Advice Centre have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bute Advice Centre. 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 Bute Advice Centre?
Bute Advice Centre's website is http://buteadvice.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.