Is Machars Mermaids SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Machars Mermaids SCIO as a registered charity (number SC055073) 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 Machars Mermaids SCIO's charity number?

Machars Mermaids SCIO's charity number is SC055073. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055073?

Search SC055073 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 Machars Mermaids SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Machars Mermaids SCIO. 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 Machars Mermaids SCIO?

Machars Mermaids SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Machars Mermaids SCIO registered as a charity?

Machars Mermaids SCIO was entered on the register on 19 March 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055073SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Machars Mermaids SCIO

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

Machars Mermaids SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Machars Mermaids SCIO?

Registered charity number: SC055073
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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Machars Mermaids SCIO (number SC055073) 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 Machars Mermaids SCIO do?

Machars Mermaids exist to promote safe, inclusive sea swimming for women in the Souther Machars peninsular, to encourage wellbeing and connection through regular swims. to foster a supportive social community that celebrates swimming at special time eg International Womens Day, solstices, full moons and other event . To create a welcoming environment , sharing knowledge and encouraging new swimmers

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Machars Mermaids SCIO

Answers Machars Mermaids SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 March 2026
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Machars Mermaids SCIO registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Machars Mermaids SCIO yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Machars Mermaids SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Machars Mermaids SCIO as a registered charity (number SC055073) 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 Machars Mermaids SCIO's charity number?: Machars Mermaids SCIO's charity number is SC055073. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055073?: Search SC055073 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 Machars Mermaids SCIO do?: Machars Mermaids exist to promote safe, inclusive sea swimming for women in the Souther Machars peninsular, to encourage wellbeing and connection through regular swims. to foster a supportive social community that celebrates swimming at special time eg International Womens Day, solstices, full moons and other event . To create a welcoming environment , sharing knowledge and encouraging new swimmers
Does Machars Mermaids SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Machars Mermaids SCIO. 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 Machars Mermaids SCIO?: Machars Mermaids SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Machars Mermaids SCIO registered as a charity?: Machars Mermaids SCIO was entered on the register on 19 March 2026.

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.