Is Souter Vintage Buses a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Souter Vintage Buses as a registered charity (number SC055286) 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 Souter Vintage Buses's charity number?

Souter Vintage Buses's charity number is SC055286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055286?

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Does Souter Vintage Buses have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Souter Vintage Buses?

Souter Vintage Buses does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Souter Vintage Buses registered as a charity?

Souter Vintage Buses was entered on the register on 13 May 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055286Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Souter Vintage Buses

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

Souter Vintage Buses is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Souter Vintage Buses?

Registered charity number: SC055286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Souter Vintage Buses (number SC055286) 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 Souter Vintage Buses do?

The objects of the Company are:- (a) the advancement of education and heritage through, amongst other things, the maintenance and preservation of buses and other vehicles of national or historic interest and educational value. and (b) to promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall think fit.

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 May 2026
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Souter Vintage Buses registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Souter Vintage Buses yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Souter Vintage Buses a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Souter Vintage Buses as a registered charity (number SC055286) 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 Souter Vintage Buses's charity number?: Souter Vintage Buses's charity number is SC055286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055286?: Search SC055286 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 Souter Vintage Buses do?: The objects of the Company are:- (a) the advancement of education and heritage through, amongst other things, the maintenance and preservation of buses and other vehicles of national or historic interest and educational value. and (b) to promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall think fit.
Does Souter Vintage Buses have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Souter Vintage Buses. 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 Souter Vintage Buses?: Souter Vintage Buses does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Souter Vintage Buses registered as a charity?: Souter Vintage Buses was entered on the register on 13 May 2026.

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.