Is The Big House SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Big House SCIO as a registered charity (number SC053137) 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 The Big House SCIO's charity number?

The Big House SCIO's charity number is SC053137. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053137?

Search SC053137 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 The Big House SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Big House 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 The Big House SCIO?

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

When was The Big House SCIO registered as a charity?

The Big House SCIO was entered on the register on 22 February 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053137SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Big House SCIO

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

The Big House SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about The Big House SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,772,605
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,186,981
Registered charity number: SC053137
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife

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The Big House SCIO (number SC053137) 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 The Big House SCIO do?

The Big House Multibank exists to relieve poverty and improve wellbeing for children and families across Scotland by providing access to essential household goods, while also reducing waste. We collect surplus new and unused items such as bedding, clothing, toiletries, baby products and cleaning essentials from retailers and manufacturers. Where donated supply does not meet need, we purchase priority items at cost price. Goods are stored and distributed from our warehouse in Lochgelly, supported by satellite hubs in Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh. Support is delivered through a trusted network…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Big House SCIO

Answers The Big House SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does The Big House SCIO's money come from?

The Big House SCIO reported £1 total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1 (100%).

Investments£1 · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 February 2024
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is The Big House SCIO registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Big House SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Big House 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

What should you check before donating to The Big House SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Big House SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Big House SCIO as a registered charity (number SC053137) 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 The Big House SCIO's charity number?: The Big House SCIO's charity number is SC053137. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053137?: Search SC053137 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 The Big House SCIO do?: The Big House Multibank exists to relieve poverty and improve wellbeing for children and families across Scotland by providing access to essential household goods, while also reducing waste. We collect surplus new and unused items such as bedding, clothing, toiletries, baby products and cleaning essentials from retailers and manufacturers. Where donated supply does not meet need, we purchase priority items at cost price. Goods are stored and distributed from our warehouse in Lochgelly, supported by satellite hubs in Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh. Support is delivered through a trusted network…
Does The Big House SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Big House 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 The Big House SCIO?: The Big House SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Where does The Big House SCIO's money come from?: The Big House SCIO reported £1 total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1 (100%).
When was The Big House SCIO registered as a charity?: The Big House SCIO was entered on the register on 22 February 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.