--- title: "CR Cats — charity SC049230" description: "CR Cats (charity SC049230). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cr-cats retrieved: 2026-09-23T09:46:10.054Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer CR Cats is listed as a registered charity (number SC049230) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of public participation in sport; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £79,588 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about CR Cats? Registered charity number SC049230 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Clackmannanshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £79,588 Website [crcats.org](https://crcats.org/) ## What does CR Cats do? Charity was established to provide governance of CR Cats which is a canoe club, located close to the village of Alva in Clackmannanshire. The club primarily provides access to participation and coaching for the canoeing disciplines of canoe slalom and wild water racing at the club site and across other venues within UK. The club aims to introduce young people from around the age of 10 to the sport. Age range of paddlers ranges from 8 to around 50. Many of the club coaches are senior paddlers with club members competing in ranking events across the UK. The club own their site at Alva with seve… ## What causes is CR Cats registered for? the advancement of public participation in sportthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for CR Cats yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CR Cats 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to CR Cats? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cr-cats&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://crcats.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is CR Cats a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists CR Cats as a registered charity (number SC049230) 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 CR Cats's charity number? CR Cats's charity number is SC049230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049230? Search SC049230 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 CR Cats do? Charity was established to provide governance of CR Cats which is a canoe club, located close to the village of Alva in Clackmannanshire. The club primarily provides access to participation and coaching for the canoeing disciplines of canoe slalom and wild water racing at the club site and across other venues within UK. The club aims to introduce young people from around the age of 10 to the sport. Age range of paddlers ranges from 8 to around 50. Many of the club coaches are senior paddlers with club members competing in ranking events across the UK. The club own their site at Alva with seve… Does CR Cats have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CR Cats. 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 CR Cats? CR Cats's website listed in our register data is https://crcats.org/. 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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=SC049230).