--- title: "Bute Finance — check charity number SC049069 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bute Finance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049069. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/bute-finance retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:35:07.172Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bute Finance is a registered charity (number SC049069) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £36,559 (year ending 2023-06-30). 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 Finance? Registered charity number SC049069 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2023-06-30) £36,559 ## What does Bute Finance do? The company's objects are to: (a) advance community development and rural regeneration in Scotland generally and in particular on the Island of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. (b) help those in need due to financial hardship in Scotland generally and in particular on the Island of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. and (c) advance the heritage of Scotland. ## What causes is Bute Finance registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bute Finance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bute Finance 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-finance&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bute Finance a legitimate charity? Yes. Bute Finance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049069) 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 Finance's charity number? Bute Finance's charity number is SC049069. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049069? Search SC049069 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 Finance do? The company's objects are to: (a) advance community development and rural regeneration in Scotland generally and in particular on the Island of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. (b) help those in need due to financial hardship in Scotland generally and in particular on the Island of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. and (c) advance the heritage of Scotland. Does Bute Finance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bute Finance. 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 Finance? Bute Finance 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=SC049069).