--- title: "VIE Velo — charity SC052480 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "VIE Velo (charity SC052480): income £16,791 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vie-velo retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:01:33.693Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC052480SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) VV # VIE Velo Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data VIE Velo is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport, 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.vievelo.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052480) Work at VIE Velo? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=vie-velo&type=claim&name=VIE%20Velo) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about VIE Velo? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £16,791 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £17,231 Registered charity number SC052480 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.vievelo.org](http://www.vievelo.org/) Quick answer VIE Velo (number SC052480) 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 VIE Velo do? We are a tandem cycling club for visually impaired people to cycle with sighted pilots. The club has long and short rides at weekends twice a month all year, and regular Wednesday evenings from April to September. We also participate in weekend overnight rides and cycle sportives. The club also has social events. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for VIE Velo Answers VIE Velo gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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 14 April 2023 Also known as Visually Impaired Edinburgh Velo (SCIO) Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is VIE Velo registered for? the advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for VIE Velo yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score VIE Velo. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to VIE Velo? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=vie-velo&type=claim&name=VIE%20Velo) [Visit charity website](http://www.vievelo.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is VIE Velo a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists VIE Velo as a registered charity (number SC052480) 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 VIE Velo's charity number? VIE Velo's charity number is SC052480. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052480? Search SC052480 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 VIE Velo do? We are a tandem cycling club for visually impaired people to cycle with sighted pilots. The club has long and short rides at weekends twice a month all year, and regular Wednesday evenings from April to September. We also participate in weekend overnight rides and cycle sportives. The club also has social events. Does VIE Velo have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for VIE Velo. 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 VIE Velo? VIE Velo's website listed in our register data is http://www.vievelo.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 VIE Velo registered as a charity? VIE Velo was entered on the register on 14 April 2023. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052480).