Is Stbf a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Stbf as a registered charity (number SC053071) 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 Stbf's charity number?

Stbf's charity number is SC053071. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053071?

Search SC053071 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 Stbf have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stbf. 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 Stbf?

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

When was Stbf registered as a charity?

Stbf was entered on the register on 18 January 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053071SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Stbf

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

Stbf is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Stbf?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £171,151
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £116,437
Registered charity number: SC053071
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

Quick answer

Stbf (number SC053071) 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 Stbf do?

Promote the many and varied careers in the traditional Building sector to young people. Help stakeholders make informed decisions on how to repair, maintain and/or retrofit their traditional buildings for energy savings. Promote the important role traditional Building sector plays in the Scottish economy and society.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Stbf

Answers Stbf gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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: 18 January 2024
Also known as: Scottish Traditional Building Forum
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Stbf registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Stbf yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Stbf. 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 Stbf?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Stbf a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Stbf as a registered charity (number SC053071) 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 Stbf's charity number?: Stbf's charity number is SC053071. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053071?: Search SC053071 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 Stbf do?: Promote the many and varied careers in the traditional Building sector to young people. Help stakeholders make informed decisions on how to repair, maintain and/or retrofit their traditional buildings for energy savings. Promote the important role traditional Building sector plays in the Scottish economy and society.
Does Stbf have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stbf. 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 Stbf?: Stbf does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Stbf registered as a charity?: Stbf was entered on the register on 18 January 2024.

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.