Is Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation as a registered charity (number SC002433) 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 Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number?

Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number is SC002433. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC002433?

Search SC002433 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 Cave Rescue Organisation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation. 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 Cave Rescue Organisation?

Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation's website listed in our register data is http://www.scro.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 Cave Rescue Organisation registered as a charity?

Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation was entered on the register on 14 March 1989.

Registered charity · No. SC002433SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation

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

Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation?

Reported income · year ending 2024-04-05: £18,064
Reported spending · year ending 2024-04-05: £10,109
Registered charity number: SC002433
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.scro.org.uk

Quick answer

Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation (number SC002433) 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 Cave Rescue Organisation do?

The purpose of the Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation (SCRO) is to provide a service to search for and to rescue persons and animals from any underground location (caves, rock fissures and disused mines, except coal mines) in Scotland or any other part of the United Kingdom, to secure funds and pursue the following three activities to facilitate such a service: To implement a relevant and effective training programme for personnel. Liaise with and assist other emergency services Promote general awareness of and improve the standards of care and safety required in the pursuit of sp…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation

Answers Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2024, 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 March 1989
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation registered for?

the saving of livesany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation. 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 Cave Rescue Organisation?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation as a registered charity (number SC002433) 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 Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number?: Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number is SC002433. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002433?: Search SC002433 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 Cave Rescue Organisation do?: The purpose of the Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation (SCRO) is to provide a service to search for and to rescue persons and animals from any underground location (caves, rock fissures and disused mines, except coal mines) in Scotland or any other part of the United Kingdom, to secure funds and pursue the following three activities to facilitate such a service: To implement a relevant and effective training programme for personnel. Liaise with and assist other emergency services Promote general awareness of and improve the standards of care and safety required in the pursuit of sp…
Does Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation. 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 Cave Rescue Organisation?: Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation's website listed in our register data is http://www.scro.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 Cave Rescue Organisation registered as a charity?: Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation was entered on the register on 14 March 1989.

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.