--- title: "Rsbs — check charity number SC053709 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rsbs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053709. 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 charity based in" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rsbs retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:34.496Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rsbs is a registered charity (number SC053709) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Rsbs? Registered charity number SC053709 Status Registered (active) Charity type Community Benefit Society Location City of Edinburgh Website [www.roamscotland.org](https://www.roamscotland.org/) ## What does Rsbs do? The objects of the Society shall be for the public benefit through: (a) The promotion of community participation in the healthy recreation of cycle touring, by the provision of routes, guides and support to facilitate open-access group bikepacking cycle rides in Scotland, with the aim of improving physical and mental health. and (b) The relief of financial hardship by increasing access to cycling for disadvantaged groups by providing funds to partner cycling charities who are working with disadvantaged groups or providing small grants to support individual participation in our bikepacking cyc… ## What causes is Rsbs registered for? 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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rsbs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rsbs 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=rsbs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.roamscotland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rsbs a legitimate charity? Yes. Rsbs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053709) 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 Rsbs's charity number? Rsbs's charity number is SC053709. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053709? Search SC053709 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 Rsbs do? The objects of the Society shall be for the public benefit through: (a) The promotion of community participation in the healthy recreation of cycle touring, by the provision of routes, guides and support to facilitate open-access group bikepacking cycle rides in Scotland, with the aim of improving physical and mental health. and (b) The relief of financial hardship by increasing access to cycling for disadvantaged groups by providing funds to partner cycling charities who are working with disadvantaged groups or providing small grants to support individual participation in our bikepacking cyc… Does Rsbs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rsbs. 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 Rsbs? Rsbs's website is https://www.roamscotland.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC053709).