Is Usobcc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Usobcc as a registered charity (number SC046321) 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 Usobcc's charity number?

Usobcc's charity number is SC046321. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046321?

Search SC046321 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 Usobcc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Usobcc. 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 Usobcc?

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

When was Usobcc registered as a charity?

Usobcc was entered on the register on 5 February 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046321Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Usobcc

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

Usobcc is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Usobcc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £71,114
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £66,316
Registered charity number: SC046321
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles

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Usobcc (number SC046321) 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 Usobcc do?

The charity was set up to take ownership of Barvas Estate on behalf of the community. The charity's main objectives are managing the Estate and assets on behalf of the community and improving the quality of life for all residents and crofters on the Estate.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Usobcc

Answers Usobcc 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: 5 February 2016
Also known as: Urras Sgire Oighreachd Bharabhais Community Company
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Usobcc registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Usobcc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Usobcc. 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 Usobcc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Usobcc as a registered charity (number SC046321) 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 Usobcc's charity number?: Usobcc's charity number is SC046321. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046321?: Search SC046321 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 Usobcc do?: The charity was set up to take ownership of Barvas Estate on behalf of the community. The charity's main objectives are managing the Estate and assets on behalf of the community and improving the quality of life for all residents and crofters on the Estate.
Does Usobcc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Usobcc. 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 Usobcc?: Usobcc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Usobcc registered as a charity?: Usobcc was entered on the register on 5 February 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.