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title: "The Bike Station — check charity number SC033703 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Bike Station a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC033703. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bike-station
retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:51:21.702Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Bike Station is a registered charity (number SC033703) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £1,076,857 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Bike Station?

Registered charity number

SC033703

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,076,857

Website

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

## What does The Bike Station do?

Recycle to Cycle, also known as The Bike Station, is set up to improve mental and physical health, advance education, and protect the environment by promoting cycling as an accessible and sustainable form of transport. The charity does this by providing affordable access to refurbished bicycles, delivering cycle training and maintenance education, and offering inclusive programmes that support people of all ages and backgrounds to cycle safely and confidently. It operates community bike hubs where the public can access repair services, training sessions, workshops, and events. Through these a…

## What causes is The Bike Station registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bike Station yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bike Station 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Bike Station a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Bike Station is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC033703) 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 The Bike Station's charity number?

The Bike Station's charity number is SC033703. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC033703?

Search SC033703 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 The Bike Station do?

Recycle to Cycle, also known as The Bike Station, is set up to improve mental and physical health, advance education, and protect the environment by promoting cycling as an accessible and sustainable form of transport. The charity does this by providing affordable access to refurbished bicycles, delivering cycle training and maintenance education, and offering inclusive programmes that support people of all ages and backgrounds to cycle safely and confidently. It operates community bike hubs where the public can access repair services, training sessions, workshops, and events. Through these a…

Does The Bike Station have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bike Station. 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 The Bike Station?

The Bike Station's website is http://www.thebikestation.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=SC033703).