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Registered charity · No. SC044137SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership

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Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£684,247
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£666,896
Registered charity number
SC044137
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Dumfries And Galloway

Quick answer

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership (number SC044137) 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 Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership do?

The SCIO’s purposes are for the advancement of education, community development, science, environmental protection and improvement, and care for the heritage of the Biosphere area. In fulfilling these purposes, the SCIO will ensure that all of the policies, actions and activities result in the maintenance of the designation of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and achieve the Biosphere Partnership’s Vision “to demonstrate our passion for living in a way that benefits people and nature”.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership

Answers Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership's money come from?

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership reported £16k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £15k (91%), investments £1,390 (9%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£15k · 91%
  • Investments£1,390 · 9%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership as a registered charity (number SC044137) 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 Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership's charity number?
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership's charity number is SC044137. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044137?
Search SC044137 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 Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership do?
The SCIO’s purposes are for the advancement of education, community development, science, environmental protection and improvement, and care for the heritage of the Biosphere area. In fulfilling these purposes, the SCIO will ensure that all of the policies, actions and activities result in the maintenance of the designation of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and achieve the Biosphere Partnership’s Vision “to demonstrate our passion for living in a way that benefits people and nature”.
Does Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership. 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 Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership?
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership's website listed in our register data is http://www.gsabiosphere.org.uk. 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.
Where does Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership's money come from?
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership reported £16k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £15k (91%), investments £1,390 (9%).
When was Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership registered as a charity?
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership was entered on the register on 15 July 2013.

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.