Is The Bowie Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Bowie Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC046268) 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 Bowie Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Bowie Charitable Trust's charity number is SC046268. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046268?

Search SC046268 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 Bowie Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bowie Charitable Trust. 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 Bowie Charitable Trust?

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When was The Bowie Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Bowie Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 18 January 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046268Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Bowie Charitable Trust

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

The Bowie Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about The Bowie Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £13,471
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,050
Registered charity number: SC046268
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: thebowiecharitabletrust.org

Quick answer

The Bowie Charitable Trust (number SC046268) 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 Bowie Charitable Trust do?

The charity's purpose is: To support work improving the lives of local people (Scotland) who may have not otherwise had the opportunity given their upbringing or disabilities. The main activities undertaken in support of this purpose are: The trust will make financial awards in the manner of grants and donations to organisations whose work supports the above charitable purpose and who meet the Trust's criteria.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bowie Charitable Trust

Answers The Bowie Charitable Trust 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: 18 January 2016
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is The Bowie Charitable Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bowie Charitable Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Bowie Charitable Trust. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bowie Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Bowie Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC046268) 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 Bowie Charitable Trust's charity number?: The Bowie Charitable Trust's charity number is SC046268. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046268?: Search SC046268 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 Bowie Charitable Trust do?: The charity's purpose is: To support work improving the lives of local people (Scotland) who may have not otherwise had the opportunity given their upbringing or disabilities. The main activities undertaken in support of this purpose are: The trust will make financial awards in the manner of grants and donations to organisations whose work supports the above charitable purpose and who meet the Trust's criteria.
Does The Bowie Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bowie Charitable Trust. 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 Bowie Charitable Trust?: The Bowie Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is http://thebowiecharitabletrust.org. 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 Bowie Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: The Bowie Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 18 January 2016.

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.