Is Scottish Borders LGBT Equality a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Borders LGBT Equality as a registered charity (number SC044539) 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 Borders LGBT Equality's charity number?

Scottish Borders LGBT Equality's charity number is SC044539. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044539?

Search SC044539 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 Scottish Borders LGBT Equality have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Borders LGBT Equality. 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 Borders LGBT Equality?

Scottish Borders LGBT Equality does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Scottish Borders LGBT Equality registered as a charity?

Scottish Borders LGBT Equality was entered on the register on 19 December 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044539SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Scottish Borders LGBT Equality

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

Scottish Borders LGBT Equality is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Scottish Borders LGBT Equality?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £6,060
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £6,969
Registered charity number: SC044539
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

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Scottish Borders LGBT Equality (number SC044539) 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 Borders LGBT Equality do?

We are set up to provide support to local LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders as well as helping to provide information to organisations that want to improve how inclusive they are for LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders. We do this by hosting a monthly LGBT+ meet up in the central Borders area which includes an information stand and take this information stand to other events we are invited to. For organisations we can go in and run informal group workshops and provide one to one sessions to help staff understand what they can do to better support LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Borders LGBT Equality

Answers Scottish Borders LGBT Equality gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 19 December 2013
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Scottish Borders LGBT Equality registered for?

the promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Borders LGBT Equality yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Borders LGBT Equality. 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 Scottish Borders LGBT Equality?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Borders LGBT Equality a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Borders LGBT Equality as a registered charity (number SC044539) 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 Borders LGBT Equality's charity number?: Scottish Borders LGBT Equality's charity number is SC044539. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044539?: Search SC044539 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 Borders LGBT Equality do?: We are set up to provide support to local LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders as well as helping to provide information to organisations that want to improve how inclusive they are for LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders. We do this by hosting a monthly LGBT+ meet up in the central Borders area which includes an information stand and take this information stand to other events we are invited to. For organisations we can go in and run informal group workshops and provide one to one sessions to help staff understand what they can do to better support LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders.
Does Scottish Borders LGBT Equality have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Borders LGBT Equality. 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 Borders LGBT Equality?: Scottish Borders LGBT Equality does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Scottish Borders LGBT Equality registered as a charity?: Scottish Borders LGBT Equality was entered on the register on 19 December 2013.

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.