Is GrowBiz Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists GrowBiz Scotland as a registered charity (number SC043278) 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 GrowBiz Scotland's charity number?

GrowBiz Scotland's charity number is SC043278. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043278?

Search SC043278 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 GrowBiz Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GrowBiz Scotland. 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 GrowBiz Scotland?

GrowBiz Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.growbiz.co.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.

When was GrowBiz Scotland registered as a charity?

GrowBiz Scotland was entered on the register on 6 July 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043278Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

GrowBiz Scotland

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

GrowBiz Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about GrowBiz Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £496,031
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £477,091
Registered charity number: SC043278
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.growbiz.co.uk

Quick answer

GrowBiz Scotland (number SC043278) 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 GrowBiz Scotland do?

We provide free support services for anyone who is considering becoming self-employed, starting or growing an existing small business or social enterprise in rural Scotland. We are an experienced team of contractors and our services include one to one support, learning sessions, peer support groups, mentoring and networking events.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for GrowBiz Scotland

Answers GrowBiz Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 6 July 2012
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is GrowBiz Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for GrowBiz Scotland yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GrowBiz Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists GrowBiz Scotland as a registered charity (number SC043278) 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 GrowBiz Scotland's charity number?: GrowBiz Scotland's charity number is SC043278. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043278?: Search SC043278 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 GrowBiz Scotland do?: We provide free support services for anyone who is considering becoming self-employed, starting or growing an existing small business or social enterprise in rural Scotland. We are an experienced team of contractors and our services include one to one support, learning sessions, peer support groups, mentoring and networking events.
Does GrowBiz Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GrowBiz Scotland. 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 GrowBiz Scotland?: GrowBiz Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.growbiz.co.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.
When was GrowBiz Scotland registered as a charity?: GrowBiz Scotland was entered on the register on 6 July 2012.

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.