Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO]
Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, 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, based in Midlothian.
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What are the key facts about Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO]?
- Registered charity number
- SC048918
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Midlothian
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £1,154
What does Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO] do?
Fundamentally, we are set up to help all children and young people - primarily school pupils - to participate in outdoor learning at Benmore Centre and to enhance facilities to maximise their benefit from doing this. We do this by raising funds - either from donations or from charitable trusts - and disbursing them in accordance with these aims. We also aim to support the CPD of teachers and volunteers working with children and young people in the area of outdoor learning and sustainability of the natural environment. We aim to contribute to the upkeep of the B-listed Benmore House in orde…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO] a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048918) 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 Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO]'s charity number?
- Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO]'s charity number is SC048918. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC048918?
- Search SC048918 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 Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO] do?
- Fundamentally, we are set up to help all children and young people - primarily school pupils - to participate in outdoor learning at Benmore Centre and to enhance facilities to maximise their benefit from doing this. We do this by raising funds - either from donations or from charitable trusts - and disbursing them in accordance with these aims. We also aim to support the CPD of teachers and volunteers working with children and young people in the area of outdoor learning and sustainability of the natural environment. We aim to contribute to the upkeep of the B-listed Benmore House in orde…
- Does Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO]. 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 Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO]?
- Friends of Benmore Outdoor Centre [SCIO] 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.