Is FotBP a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists FotBP as a registered charity (number SC048992) 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 FotBP's charity number?

FotBP's charity number is SC048992. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048992?

Search SC048992 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 FotBP have reviews and complaints?

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

FotBP's website listed in our register data is https://www.broadway.scot. 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.

Registered charity · No. SC048992Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)South Ayrshire

FotBP

FotBP is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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, based in South Ayrshire.

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Quick answer

FotBP is listed as a registered charity (number SC048992) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; 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 £158,525 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about FotBP?

Registered charity number: SC048992
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): South Ayrshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £158,525
Website: www.broadway.scot

What does FotBP do?

Friends of the Broadway Ltd. is a charity dedicated to restoring and reopening the iconic Broadway Cinema for community use. After 12 years of effort and 5 years since incorporation, we successfully brought the cinema into community ownership this year. Our mission is to preserve this historic asset, making it a hub for culture and local engagement. Through a mix of volunteer efforts (over 5000 hours donated) and strategic funding, we’ve begun essential restoration and organisational development. Our focus is to secure further funding, engage the community, and turn this disused building into…

What causes is FotBP registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 FotBP yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. FotBP 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 FotBP a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists FotBP as a registered charity (number SC048992) 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 FotBP's charity number?: FotBP's charity number is SC048992. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048992?: Search SC048992 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 FotBP do?: Friends of the Broadway Ltd. is a charity dedicated to restoring and reopening the iconic Broadway Cinema for community use. After 12 years of effort and 5 years since incorporation, we successfully brought the cinema into community ownership this year. Our mission is to preserve this historic asset, making it a hub for culture and local engagement. Through a mix of volunteer efforts (over 5000 hours donated) and strategic funding, we’ve begun essential restoration and organisational development. Our focus is to secure further funding, engage the community, and turn this disused building into…
Does FotBP have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FotBP. 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 FotBP?: FotBP's website listed in our register data is https://www.broadway.scot. 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 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.