Is The Breakfast Bothy SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Breakfast Bothy SCIO as a registered charity (number SC051923) 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO's charity number?

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO's charity number is SC051923. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051923?

Search SC051923 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Breakfast Bothy 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO?

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When was The Breakfast Bothy SCIO registered as a charity?

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO was entered on the register on 9 August 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051923SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO

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

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about The Breakfast Bothy SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £89,218
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £80,429
Registered charity number: SC051923
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.thebreakfastbothy.com

Quick answer

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO (number SC051923) 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO do?

The charity was set up in 2021 to provide relief to those experiencing homelessness or financial hardship and having difficulties with food. Initially we provided a hot breakfast 5 days a week, and then moved on to provide breakfast and lunches, Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. We have expanded to provide other direct basic services sucha sclothing and tents, as well as partnering with local businesses for extra services in hygiene and repairs.

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

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

Answers The Breakfast Bothy 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 August 2022
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Breakfast Bothy SCIO registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Breakfast Bothy SCIO yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Breakfast Bothy SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Breakfast Bothy SCIO as a registered charity (number SC051923) 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO's charity number?: The Breakfast Bothy SCIO's charity number is SC051923. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051923?: Search SC051923 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO do?: The charity was set up in 2021 to provide relief to those experiencing homelessness or financial hardship and having difficulties with food. Initially we provided a hot breakfast 5 days a week, and then moved on to provide breakfast and lunches, Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. We have expanded to provide other direct basic services sucha sclothing and tents, as well as partnering with local businesses for extra services in hygiene and repairs.
Does The Breakfast Bothy SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Breakfast Bothy 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO?: The Breakfast Bothy SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebreakfastbothy.com. 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 Breakfast Bothy SCIO registered as a charity?: The Breakfast Bothy SCIO was entered on the register on 9 August 2022.

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.