--- title: "Scottish Bowlers Fellowship — check charity number SC008017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Bowlers Fellowship a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008017. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-bowlers-fellowship retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:08:42.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Bowlers Fellowship is a registered charity (number SC008017) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £29,954 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Scottish Bowlers Fellowship? Registered charity number SC008017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £29,954 Website [scottishbowlersfellowship.org.uk](http://scottishbowlersfellowship.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Bowlers Fellowship do? Our charity was established in 1954 for the purpose of creating a national fellowship of bowlers. Every year, on application to the Trustees of the charity, discounts are given to purchase bowling aids to help aged and disabled bowlers continue to play bowls. This coming year in April, our website will show what bowling aids are available, and where members can go to buy them at the discounted rate of 30%. For more expensive aids eg bowling buggies, grants are given to the applicant club to purchase the equipment. In the event that the buggy is no longer needed by the club, it reverts back to… ## What causes is Scottish Bowlers Fellowship registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Bowlers Fellowship yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Bowlers Fellowship 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=scottish-bowlers-fellowship&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://scottishbowlersfellowship.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Bowlers Fellowship a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Bowlers Fellowship is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008017) 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 Scottish Bowlers Fellowship's charity number? Scottish Bowlers Fellowship's charity number is SC008017. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008017? Search SC008017 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 Scottish Bowlers Fellowship do? Our charity was established in 1954 for the purpose of creating a national fellowship of bowlers. Every year, on application to the Trustees of the charity, discounts are given to purchase bowling aids to help aged and disabled bowlers continue to play bowls. This coming year in April, our website will show what bowling aids are available, and where members can go to buy them at the discounted rate of 30%. For more expensive aids eg bowling buggies, grants are given to the applicant club to purchase the equipment. In the event that the buggy is no longer needed by the club, it reverts back to… Does Scottish Bowlers Fellowship have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Bowlers Fellowship. 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 Scottish Bowlers Fellowship? Scottish Bowlers Fellowship's website is http://scottishbowlersfellowship.org.uk — 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=SC008017).