Is Wemyss Bay Community Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wemyss Bay Community Association as a registered charity (number SC020256) 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 Wemyss Bay Community Association's charity number?

Wemyss Bay Community Association's charity number is SC020256. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020256?

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Does Wemyss Bay Community Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Wemyss Bay Community Association?

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

When was Wemyss Bay Community Association registered as a charity?

Wemyss Bay Community Association was entered on the register on 1 June 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020256Unincorporated association

Wemyss Bay Community Association

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

Wemyss Bay Community Association is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Wemyss Bay Community Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £18,136
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £20,299
Registered charity number: SC020256
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Inverclyde

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Wemyss Bay Community Association (number SC020256) 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 Wemyss Bay Community Association do?

WBCA provide day to day management of the community centre where local groups hold classes etc for the local community. We also manage children's parties at the weekend in the centre. We carry out activities for the benefit of the local community of Wemyss Bay (for example - Christmas Lights Switch On event, Gala Day and Family Fun nights). We also provide financial assistance to local community groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wemyss Bay Community Association

Answers Wemyss Bay Community Association 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: 1 June 1992
Where it says it operates: Inverclyde

What causes is Wemyss Bay Community Association registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wemyss Bay Community Association yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wemyss Bay Community Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wemyss Bay Community Association as a registered charity (number SC020256) 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 Wemyss Bay Community Association's charity number?: Wemyss Bay Community Association's charity number is SC020256. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020256?: Search SC020256 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 Wemyss Bay Community Association do?: WBCA provide day to day management of the community centre where local groups hold classes etc for the local community. We also manage children's parties at the weekend in the centre. We carry out activities for the benefit of the local community of Wemyss Bay (for example - Christmas Lights Switch On event, Gala Day and Family Fun nights). We also provide financial assistance to local community groups.
Does Wemyss Bay Community Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wemyss Bay Community Association. 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 Wemyss Bay Community Association?: Wemyss Bay Community Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Wemyss Bay Community Association registered as a charity?: Wemyss Bay Community Association was entered on the register on 1 June 1992.

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.