--- title: "John Oliver Watsons Bounty — check charity number SC009561 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Oliver Watsons Bounty a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009561. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-oliver-watsons-bounty retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:57:25.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Oliver Watsons Bounty is a registered charity (number SC009561) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £6 (year ending 2024-12-25). 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 John Oliver Watsons Bounty? Registered charity number SC009561 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2024-12-25) £6 ## What does John Oliver Watsons Bounty do? The said trustees shall lend out and invest the sums payable to them thereunder in any one or more of the modes in which my Trustees are hereinafter authorised to lend out and invest the funds under their charge and in such proportions as they shall deem proper... and out or the interest, dividends, rents or other produce to be derived therefrom they shall make payment at Christmas yearly of a Bounty not exceeding Five pounds sterling, nor less than Two pounds sterling, each, to as many aged, or sick, or infirm, respectable males or females, in poor or indigent circumstances, residing within… ## What causes is John Oliver Watsons Bounty registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Oliver Watsons Bounty yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Oliver Watsons Bounty 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=john-oliver-watsons-bounty&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Oliver Watsons Bounty a legitimate charity? Yes. John Oliver Watsons Bounty is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009561) 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 John Oliver Watsons Bounty's charity number? John Oliver Watsons Bounty's charity number is SC009561. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009561? Search SC009561 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 John Oliver Watsons Bounty do? The said trustees shall lend out and invest the sums payable to them thereunder in any one or more of the modes in which my Trustees are hereinafter authorised to lend out and invest the funds under their charge and in such proportions as they shall deem proper... and out or the interest, dividends, rents or other produce to be derived therefrom they shall make payment at Christmas yearly of a Bounty not exceeding Five pounds sterling, nor less than Two pounds sterling, each, to as many aged, or sick, or infirm, respectable males or females, in poor or indigent circumstances, residing within… Does John Oliver Watsons Bounty have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Oliver Watsons Bounty. 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 John Oliver Watsons Bounty? John Oliver Watsons Bounty 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=SC009561).