--- title: "Charis Bethel SCIO — check charity number SC050743 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charis Bethel SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050743. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charis-bethel-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:02:19.706Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charis Bethel SCIO is a registered charity (number SC050743) 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. 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 Charis Bethel SCIO? Registered charity number SC050743 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Fife ## What does Charis Bethel SCIO do? The organisation's purpose is to: prevent and relieve poverty by providing food and essential supplies to poorer communities in Scotland. ## What causes is Charis Bethel SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charis Bethel SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charis Bethel SCIO 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=charis-bethel-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charis Bethel SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Charis Bethel SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050743) 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 Charis Bethel SCIO's charity number? Charis Bethel SCIO's charity number is SC050743. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050743? Search SC050743 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 Charis Bethel SCIO do? The organisation's purpose is to: prevent and relieve poverty by providing food and essential supplies to poorer communities in Scotland. Does Charis Bethel SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charis Bethel SCIO. 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 Charis Bethel SCIO? Charis Bethel SCIO 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=SC050743).