--- title: "Cms — check charity number SC047877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cms a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047877. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cms retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:25:09.376Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cms is a registered charity (number SC047877) 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 advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £23,730 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Cms? Registered charity number SC047877 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £23,730 Website [www.communitymoorings.com](http://www.communitymoorings.com/) ## What does Cms do? Advancement of community development through the provision of canal boat moorings and market garden land & produce for member's benefit. ## What causes is Cms registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cms yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cms 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=cms&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.communitymoorings.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cms a legitimate charity? Yes. Cms is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047877) 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 Cms's charity number? Cms's charity number is SC047877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047877? Search SC047877 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 Cms do? Advancement of community development through the provision of canal boat moorings and market garden land & produce for member's benefit. Does Cms have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cms. 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 Cms? Cms's website is http://www.communitymoorings.com — 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=SC047877).