Is For Bute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists For Bute as a registered charity (number SC044153) 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 For Bute's charity number?

For Bute's charity number is SC044153. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044153?

Search SC044153 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.

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for For Bute. 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.

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Registered charity · No. SC044153SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

For Bute

For Bute is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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For Bute is listed as a registered charity (number SC044153) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £72,787 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about For Bute?

Registered charity number: SC044153
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31): £72,787

What does For Bute do?

To advance education, the arts, tourism, heritage, the environment and community development on the Isle of Bute through grants provided to community groups, individuals and charities, from the funds raised through the activities of For Bute Community Thrift Shop. To encourage a sense of community through opportunities to volunteer, donate and purchase items as a means of supporting island-based initiatives and people. For Bute supports major festivals and initiatives (e.g. Bute Noir Crime Fiction Festival, ButeFest music festival) and local organisations from churches to bowling, dancing, sh…

What causes is For Bute 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 For Bute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. For Bute 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is For Bute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists For Bute as a registered charity (number SC044153) 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 For Bute's charity number?: For Bute's charity number is SC044153. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044153?: Search SC044153 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 For Bute do?: To advance education, the arts, tourism, heritage, the environment and community development on the Isle of Bute through grants provided to community groups, individuals and charities, from the funds raised through the activities of For Bute Community Thrift Shop. To encourage a sense of community through opportunities to volunteer, donate and purchase items as a means of supporting island-based initiatives and people. For Bute supports major festivals and initiatives (e.g. Bute Noir Crime Fiction Festival, ButeFest music festival) and local organisations from churches to bowling, dancing, sh…
Does For Bute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for For Bute. 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 For Bute?: For Bute 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 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.