Is The BIG Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The BIG Project as a registered charity (number SC035600) 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 Project's charity number?

The BIG Project's charity number is SC035600. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035600?

Search SC035600 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 Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The BIG Project. 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 Project?

The BIG Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebigproject.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 The BIG Project registered as a charity?

The BIG Project was entered on the register on 10 May 2004.

Registered charity · No. SC035600Unincorporated association

The BIG Project

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

The BIG Project is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about The BIG Project?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £96,710
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £82,568
Registered charity number: SC035600
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.thebigproject.org.uk

Quick answer

The BIG Project (number SC035600) 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 Project do?

Established in 2002, The BIG Project is a trusted and much valued community-based Youth Project which adopts a preventative approach in supporting children and young people aged 5-18 years, living in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh (SIMD 1 &2). The Project delivers continuing long-term support in the form of a programme of compelling and enriching educational opportunities and experiences incorporating universal youth/ children’s work, holiday activity programmes, targeted small group-work, and individual support ensuring a continuum of support. The main aim of the project is to provide po…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The BIG Project

Answers The BIG Project 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 May 2004
Also known as: Big Project Edinburgh
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The BIG Project registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for The BIG Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The BIG Project. 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 Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The BIG Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The BIG Project as a registered charity (number SC035600) 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 Project's charity number?: The BIG Project's charity number is SC035600. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035600?: Search SC035600 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 Project do?: Established in 2002, The BIG Project is a trusted and much valued community-based Youth Project which adopts a preventative approach in supporting children and young people aged 5-18 years, living in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh (SIMD 1 &2). The Project delivers continuing long-term support in the form of a programme of compelling and enriching educational opportunities and experiences incorporating universal youth/ children’s work, holiday activity programmes, targeted small group-work, and individual support ensuring a continuum of support. The main aim of the project is to provide po…
Does The BIG Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The BIG Project. 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 Project?: The BIG Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebigproject.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 The BIG Project registered as a charity?: The BIG Project was entered on the register on 10 May 2004.

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.