Is The Bothy a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Bothy as a registered charity (number SC050344) 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 Bothy's charity number?

The Bothy's charity number is SC050344. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050344?

Search SC050344 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 Bothy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bothy. 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 Bothy?

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

When was The Bothy registered as a charity?

The Bothy was entered on the register on 30 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050344SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Bothy

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

The Bothy is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about The Bothy?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £8,608
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £4,200
Registered charity number: SC050344
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

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The Bothy (number SC050344) 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 Bothy do?

The charity provides workshop facilities for those in the local community who wish to undertake wood and metal-working activities on a hobby basis. It provides training for those who wish to use the various tools and equipment in the workshop in a safe and productive manner.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bothy

Answers The Bothy gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 30 July 2020
Also known as: Inchmarlo Community Workshop (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is The Bothy registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bothy yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bothy a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Bothy as a registered charity (number SC050344) 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 Bothy's charity number?: The Bothy's charity number is SC050344. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050344?: Search SC050344 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 Bothy do?: The charity provides workshop facilities for those in the local community who wish to undertake wood and metal-working activities on a hobby basis. It provides training for those who wish to use the various tools and equipment in the workshop in a safe and productive manner.
Does The Bothy have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bothy. 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 Bothy?: The Bothy does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Bothy registered as a charity?: The Bothy was entered on the register on 30 July 2020.

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.