Is Bute Golf Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bute Golf Club as a registered charity (number SC053361) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bute Golf Club's charity number?

Bute Golf Club's charity number is SC053361. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053361?

Search SC053361 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.

Does Bute Golf Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bute Golf Club. 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 Golf Club?

Bute Golf Club's website listed in our register data is https://www.butegolfclub.com/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Bute Golf Club registered as a charity?

Bute Golf Club was entered on the register on 16 May 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053361SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Bute Golf Club

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Bute Golf Club is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Bute Golf Club?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £57,524
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £55,747
Registered charity number: SC053361
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.butegolfclub.com

Quick answer

Bute Golf Club (number SC053361) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bute Golf Club do?

The charity is run for the advancement of public participation in the sport of golf at the course at Kingarth on the Isle of Bute. The club has an active members playing regularly, and also welcomes many visitors. Juniors golfers are encouraged and summer golf days are organised to encourage participation. We welcome groups looking for health and well being outings.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bute Golf Club

Answers Bute Golf Club gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 May 2024
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Bute Golf Club registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bute Golf Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bute Golf Club. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bute Golf Club?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bute Golf Club a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bute Golf Club as a registered charity (number SC053361) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bute Golf Club's charity number?: Bute Golf Club's charity number is SC053361. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053361?: Search SC053361 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 Golf Club do?: The charity is run for the advancement of public participation in the sport of golf at the course at Kingarth on the Isle of Bute. The club has an active members playing regularly, and also welcomes many visitors. Juniors golfers are encouraged and summer golf days are organised to encourage participation. We welcome groups looking for health and well being outings.
Does Bute Golf Club have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bute Golf Club. 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 Golf Club?: Bute Golf Club's website listed in our register data is https://www.butegolfclub.com/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Bute Golf Club registered as a charity?: Bute Golf Club was entered on the register on 16 May 2024.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.