--- title: "Dalbeattie Community Minibus — check charity number SC045164 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dalbeattie Community Minibus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045164. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dalbeattie-community-minibus retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:17:35.582Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dalbeattie Community Minibus is a registered charity (number SC045164) 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 education; 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 £6,880 (year ending 2018-10-31). 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 Dalbeattie Community Minibus? Registered charity number SC045164 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2018-10-31) £6,880 ## What does Dalbeattie Community Minibus do? The organisation's purposes are: 1. To provide a community transport scheme and make available the facility to the members of the public at large in a common effort to provide a cost effective means of transport in the interest of social welfare for recreational, educational and other leisure time occupation that life may be improved. 2.To provide support and training for volunteer drivers in order to ensure that the community transport scheme operates safely and efficiently and provides as much benefit as possible to the local community. ## What causes is Dalbeattie Community Minibus registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Dalbeattie Community Minibus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dalbeattie Community Minibus 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=dalbeattie-community-minibus&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dalbeattie Community Minibus a legitimate charity? Yes. Dalbeattie Community Minibus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045164) 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 Dalbeattie Community Minibus's charity number? Dalbeattie Community Minibus's charity number is SC045164. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045164? Search SC045164 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 Dalbeattie Community Minibus do? The organisation's purposes are: 1. To provide a community transport scheme and make available the facility to the members of the public at large in a common effort to provide a cost effective means of transport in the interest of social welfare for recreational, educational and other leisure time occupation that life may be improved. 2.To provide support and training for volunteer drivers in order to ensure that the community transport scheme operates safely and efficiently and provides as much benefit as possible to the local community. Does Dalbeattie Community Minibus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dalbeattie Community Minibus. 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 Dalbeattie Community Minibus? Dalbeattie Community Minibus does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC045164).