Is Mba a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Mba as a registered charity (number SC008685) 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 Mba's charity number?

Mba's charity number is SC008685. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008685?

Search SC008685 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 Mba have reviews and complaints?

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

Mba's website listed in our register data is http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk. 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 Mba registered as a charity?

Mba was entered on the register on 2 December 1975.

Registered charity · No. SC008685Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Mba

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

Mba 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 Mba?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £202,330
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £286,770
Registered charity number: SC008685
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.mountainbothies.org.uk

Quick answer

Mba (number SC008685) 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 Mba do?

Maintain shelters in remote places in the uk

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mba

Answers Mba 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: 2 December 1975
Also known as: Mountain Bothies Association
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Mba 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 Mba yet?

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

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 Mba a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Mba as a registered charity (number SC008685) 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 Mba's charity number?: Mba's charity number is SC008685. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008685?: Search SC008685 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 Mba do?: Maintain shelters in remote places in the uk
Does Mba have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mba. 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 Mba?: Mba's website listed in our register data is http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk. 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 Mba registered as a charity?: Mba was entered on the register on 2 December 1975.

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.