Is Salesians of Don Bosco a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Salesians of Don Bosco as a registered charity (number SC039294) 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 Salesians of Don Bosco's charity number?

Salesians of Don Bosco's charity number is SC039294. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039294?

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Does Salesians of Don Bosco have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Salesians of Don Bosco. 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 Salesians of Don Bosco?

Salesians of Don Bosco's website listed in our register data is http://www.salesians.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 Salesians of Don Bosco registered as a charity?

Salesians of Don Bosco was entered on the register on 23 February 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039294Unincorporated association

Salesians of Don Bosco

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

Salesians of Don Bosco is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Salesians of Don Bosco?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £13,472,416
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £14,949,920
Registered charity number: SC039294
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.salesians.org.uk

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Salesians of Don Bosco (number SC039294) 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 Salesians of Don Bosco do?

The object of the charity is to apply the capital or income of the charity for such charitable purposes as shall advance the religious and other charitable work of the Province of the Society of the Salesians of Don Bosco which includes England as the trustees with the approval of the Provincial shall from time to time think fit and if at any time the Society shall cease to carry on religious or other charitable work in such Province then for such other lawful charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion as the trustees shall determine.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Salesians of Don Bosco

Answers Salesians of Don Bosco 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: 23 February 2008
Also known as: Salesians of Don Bosco UK
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Salesians of Don Bosco registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Salesians of Don Bosco yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Salesians of Don Bosco. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Salesians of Don Bosco a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Salesians of Don Bosco as a registered charity (number SC039294) 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 Salesians of Don Bosco's charity number?: Salesians of Don Bosco's charity number is SC039294. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039294?: Search SC039294 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 Salesians of Don Bosco do?: The object of the charity is to apply the capital or income of the charity for such charitable purposes as shall advance the religious and other charitable work of the Province of the Society of the Salesians of Don Bosco which includes England as the trustees with the approval of the Provincial shall from time to time think fit and if at any time the Society shall cease to carry on religious or other charitable work in such Province then for such other lawful charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion as the trustees shall determine.
Does Salesians of Don Bosco have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Salesians of Don Bosco. 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 Salesians of Don Bosco?: Salesians of Don Bosco's website listed in our register data is http://www.salesians.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 Salesians of Don Bosco registered as a charity?: Salesians of Don Bosco was entered on the register on 23 February 2008.

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.