Is Coast a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Coast as a registered charity (number SC042088) 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 Coast's charity number?

Coast's charity number is SC042088. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042088?

Search SC042088 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 Coast have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coast. 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 Coast?

Coast's website listed in our register data is http://www.arrancoast.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 Coast registered as a charity?

Coast was entered on the register on 11 February 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042088Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Coast

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

Coast is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Coast?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £480,851
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £344,964
Registered charity number: SC042088
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.arrancoast.com

Quick answer

Coast (number SC042088) 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 Coast do?

COAST was set up with the support of the local community, to protect the seas around Arran and the Clyde from the harmful effects of seabed-damaging fishing practices by campaigning for the No Take Zone and Marine Protected Area, which were designated in 2008 and 2015 respectively. supporting and carrying out research which demonstrates the benefits of these protections. engaging with stakeholders including fishers, local and national networks to share information and fighting for better monitoring and management of the seas by engaging with politicians. awareness raising by involving the you…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Coast

Answers Coast 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: 11 February 2011
Also known as: Community of Arran Seabed Trust Ltd
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Coast registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Coast yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Coast. 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 Coast?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coast a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Coast as a registered charity (number SC042088) 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 Coast's charity number?: Coast's charity number is SC042088. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042088?: Search SC042088 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 Coast do?: COAST was set up with the support of the local community, to protect the seas around Arran and the Clyde from the harmful effects of seabed-damaging fishing practices by campaigning for the No Take Zone and Marine Protected Area, which were designated in 2008 and 2015 respectively. supporting and carrying out research which demonstrates the benefits of these protections. engaging with stakeholders including fishers, local and national networks to share information and fighting for better monitoring and management of the seas by engaging with politicians. awareness raising by involving the you…
Does Coast have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coast. 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 Coast?: Coast's website listed in our register data is http://www.arrancoast.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 Coast registered as a charity?: Coast was entered on the register on 11 February 2011.

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.