Is Owr a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Owr as a registered charity (number SC051687) 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 Owr's charity number?

Owr's charity number is SC051687. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051687?

Search SC051687 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 Owr have reviews and complaints?

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

Owr's website listed in our register data is http://openwaterrescue.co.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 Owr registered as a charity?

Owr was entered on the register on 11 April 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051687SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Owr

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

Owr is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Owr?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,084
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,260
Registered charity number: SC051687
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire
Website: openwaterrescue.co.uk

Quick answer

Owr (number SC051687) 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 Owr do?

Attend meetings with local authorities and category 1 responders as required to discuss and action matters relating to water safety and public realm. Attend meetings with sports governing bodies in relation to water safety. Provide safety cover at water based events as required. Attend community events for public engagement on water safety. Provide advice and guidance on water safety matters to event organisers, sports governing bodies, category 1 responders, members of the public. Regular water safety meetings are held with multiple Local Authority regions within the Greater Glasgow area. We…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Owr

Answers Owr 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: 11 April 2022
Also known as: Open Water Rescue
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Owr registered for?

the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Owr yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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 Owr a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Owr as a registered charity (number SC051687) 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 Owr's charity number?: Owr's charity number is SC051687. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051687?: Search SC051687 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 Owr do?: Attend meetings with local authorities and category 1 responders as required to discuss and action matters relating to water safety and public realm. Attend meetings with sports governing bodies in relation to water safety. Provide safety cover at water based events as required. Attend community events for public engagement on water safety. Provide advice and guidance on water safety matters to event organisers, sports governing bodies, category 1 responders, members of the public. Regular water safety meetings are held with multiple Local Authority regions within the Greater Glasgow area. We…
Does Owr have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Owr. 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 Owr?: Owr's website listed in our register data is http://openwaterrescue.co.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 Owr registered as a charity?: Owr was entered on the register on 11 April 2022.

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.