--- title: "Bute Community Land Company — check charity number SC041414 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bute Community Land Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041414. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bute-community-land-company retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:37:18.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bute Community Land Company is a registered charity (number SC041414) 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 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 £231,415 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Community Land Company? Registered charity number SC041414 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £231,415 Website [www.buteforest.org.uk](http://www.buteforest.org.uk/) ## What does Bute Community Land Company do? Bute Community Land Company owns and manages 160 hectares of woodland at the north end of the Isle of Bute for the benefit of the community. Our key objectives with respect to the community forest is community engagement/ education regarding the Forest and nature restoration, including increasing biodiversity. We deliver and host a wide range of events to facilitate engagement including with schools and undertake responsible land management in pursuit of our environmental objectives. As a community, member organisation we have the ability to own assets that extends beyond the Community Forest… ## What causes is Bute Community Land Company registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Bute Community Land Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bute Community Land Company 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=bute-community-land-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buteforest.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bute Community Land Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Bute Community Land Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041414) 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 Community Land Company's charity number? Bute Community Land Company's charity number is SC041414. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041414? Search SC041414 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 Community Land Company do? Bute Community Land Company owns and manages 160 hectares of woodland at the north end of the Isle of Bute for the benefit of the community. Our key objectives with respect to the community forest is community engagement/ education regarding the Forest and nature restoration, including increasing biodiversity. We deliver and host a wide range of events to facilitate engagement including with schools and undertake responsible land management in pursuit of our environmental objectives. As a community, member organisation we have the ability to own assets that extends beyond the Community Forest… Does Bute Community Land Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bute Community Land Company. 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 Community Land Company? Bute Community Land Company's website is http://www.buteforest.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](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=SC041414).