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title: "Scottish Vintage Bus Museum — check charity number SC011494 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Scottish Vintage Bus Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011494. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-vintage-bus-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:05:41.479Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum is a registered charity (number SC011494) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £212,444 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Vintage Bus Museum?

Registered charity number

SC011494

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Fife

Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)

£212,444

Website

[www.svbm.org.uk](http://www.svbm.org.uk/)

## What does Scottish Vintage Bus Museum do?

The encouragement of the preservation, restoration and operation of historic buses, other vehicles and associated artifacts of a basically Scottish origin.

## What causes is Scottish Vintage Bus Museum registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Vintage Bus Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Vintage Bus Museum 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-vintage-bus-museum&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.svbm.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Vintage Bus Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Scottish Vintage Bus Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011494) 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 Vintage Bus Museum's charity number?

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum's charity number is SC011494. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011494?

Search SC011494 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 Vintage Bus Museum do?

The encouragement of the preservation, restoration and operation of historic buses, other vehicles and associated artifacts of a basically Scottish origin.

Does Scottish Vintage Bus Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Vintage Bus Museum. 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 Vintage Bus Museum?

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum's website is http://www.svbm.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=SC011494).