Is Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland as a registered charity (number SC018106) 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland's charity number?

Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland's charity number is SC018106. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC018106?

Search SC018106 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland. 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland?

Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831882200545149. 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland registered as a charity?

Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland was entered on the register on 25 February 1985.

Registered charity · No. SC018106Unincorporated association

Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland

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

Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,403
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,298
Registered charity number: SC018106
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/1831882200545149

Quick answer

Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland (number SC018106) 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland do?

To promote the sport of Lawn Bowls for people who have a visual impairment from complete beginners to players of International standard. We organise competitions at regional & national level and provide support to players representing Scotland at UK and International events.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland

Answers Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland 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: 25 February 1985
Also known as: Scottish Association For Blind Bowlers
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland registered for?

the advancement of healththe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland. 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland as a registered charity (number SC018106) 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland's charity number?: Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland's charity number is SC018106. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC018106?: Search SC018106 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland do?: To promote the sport of Lawn Bowls for people who have a visual impairment from complete beginners to players of International standard. We organise competitions at regional & national level and provide support to players representing Scotland at UK and International events.
Does Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland. 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland?: Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831882200545149. 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 Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland registered as a charity?: Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland was entered on the register on 25 February 1985.

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.