--- title: "Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland — charity SC018106 | CharityCompare" description: "Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland (charity SC018106): income £9,403 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/visually-impaired-bowlers-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-07T03:50:42.190Z 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. SC018106Unincorporated association VI # 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831882200545149) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC018106) Work at Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=visually-impaired-bowlers-scotland&type=claim&name=Visually%20Impaired%20Bowlers%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## 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](https://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. From the annual return ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Visually Impaired Bowlers Scotland? - 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=visually-impaired-bowlers-scotland&type=claim&name=Visually%20Impaired%20Bowlers%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831882200545149) ## 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](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=SC018106).