--- title: "CR Cats — check charity number SC049230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is CR Cats a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049230. the advancement of public participation in sport charity based in Clackmannanshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cr-cats retrieved: 2026-08-22T23:07:47.268Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer CR Cats is a registered charity (number SC049230) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. Its latest reported income was £66,677 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about CR Cats? Registered charity number SC049230 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Clackmannanshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £66,677 Website [crcats.org](https://crcats.org/) ## What does CR Cats do? Charity was established to provide governance of CR Cats which is a canoe club, located close to the village of Alva in Clackmannanshire. The club primarily provides access to participation and coaching for the canoeing disciplines of canoe slalom and wild water racing at the club site and across other venues within UK. The club aims to introduce young people from around the age of 10 to the sport. Age range of paddlers ranges from 8 to around 50. Many of the club coaches are senior paddlers with club members competing in ranking events across the UK. The club own their site at Alva with… ## What causes is CR Cats 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 intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for CR Cats yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CR Cats is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cr-cats&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://crcats.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is CR Cats a legitimate charity? Yes. CR Cats is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049230) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is CR Cats's charity number? CR Cats's charity number is SC049230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049230? Search SC049230 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 CR Cats do? Charity was established to provide governance of CR Cats which is a canoe club, located close to the village of Alva in Clackmannanshire. The club primarily provides access to participation and coaching for the canoeing disciplines of canoe slalom and wild water racing at the club site and across other venues within UK. The club aims to introduce young people from around the age of 10 to the sport. Age range of paddlers ranges from 8 to around 50. Many of the club coaches are senior paddlers with club members competing in ranking events across the UK. The club own their site at Alva with… Does CR Cats have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CR Cats. 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 CR Cats? CR Cats's website is https://crcats.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC049230).