--- title: "Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) — charity SC009345 | CharityCompare" description: "Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) (charity SC009345): income £143k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-beekeepers-association-scio retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:57:21.653Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC009345SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SB # Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC009345) Work at Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-beekeepers-association-scio&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Beekeepers%20Association%20(SCIO)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO)? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £142,716 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £160,747 Registered charity number SC009345 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Midlothian Website [www.scottishbeekeepers.org.uk](http://www.scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/) Quick answer Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) (number SC009345) 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 Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) do? In pursuit of our charitable purposes, we support Scottish beekeepers in many ways, including providing a comprehensive education and examination system, public and product liability insurance cover, and wide-ranging support and advice. We promote honey bees and honey bee products through extensive interaction with the general public. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) Answers Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) 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 14 October 1942 Where it says it operates Midlothian ## What causes is Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO)? - 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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The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC009345) 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 Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO)'s charity number? Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO)'s charity number is SC009345. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009345? Search SC009345 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 Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) do? In pursuit of our charitable purposes, we support Scottish beekeepers in many ways, including providing a comprehensive education and examination system, public and product liability insurance cover, and wide-ranging support and advice. We promote honey bees and honey bee products through extensive interaction with the general public. Does Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Beekeepers Association (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 Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO)? Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishbeekeepers.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 Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) registered as a charity? Scottish Beekeepers Association (SCIO) was entered on the register on 14 October 1942. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC009345).