Is FotBP a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists FotBP as a registered charity (number SC048992) 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 FotBP's charity number?

FotBP's charity number is SC048992. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048992?

Search SC048992 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 FotBP have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FotBP. 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 FotBP?

FotBP's website listed in our register data is https://www.broadway.scot. 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 FotBP registered as a charity?

FotBP was entered on the register on 25 January 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC048992Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

FotBP

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

FotBP is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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.

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What are the key facts about FotBP?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £158,525
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £165,706
Registered charity number: SC048992
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: www.broadway.scot

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FotBP (number SC048992) 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 FotBP do?

Friends of the Broadway Ltd. is a charity dedicated to restoring and reopening the iconic Broadway Cinema for community use. After 12 years of effort and 5 years since incorporation, we successfully brought the cinema into community ownership this year. Our mission is to preserve this historic asset, making it a hub for culture and local engagement. Through a mix of volunteer efforts (over 5000 hours donated) and strategic funding, we’ve begun essential restoration and organisational development. Our focus is to secure further funding, engage the community, and turn this disused building into…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for FotBP

Answers FotBP 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: 25 January 2019
Also known as: Friends of the Broadway Prestwick
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is FotBP registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 FotBP yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score FotBP. 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 FotBP?

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Frequently asked questions

Is FotBP a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists FotBP as a registered charity (number SC048992) 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 FotBP's charity number?: FotBP's charity number is SC048992. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048992?: Search SC048992 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 FotBP do?: Friends of the Broadway Ltd. is a charity dedicated to restoring and reopening the iconic Broadway Cinema for community use. After 12 years of effort and 5 years since incorporation, we successfully brought the cinema into community ownership this year. Our mission is to preserve this historic asset, making it a hub for culture and local engagement. Through a mix of volunteer efforts (over 5000 hours donated) and strategic funding, we’ve begun essential restoration and organisational development. Our focus is to secure further funding, engage the community, and turn this disused building into…
Does FotBP have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FotBP. 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 FotBP?: FotBP's website listed in our register data is https://www.broadway.scot. 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 FotBP registered as a charity?: FotBP was entered on the register on 25 January 2019.

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.