--- title: "The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium — check charity number SC043253 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043253. 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/the-borders-citizens-advice-consortium retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:15:36.878Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium is a registered charity (number SC043253) 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 education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £292,038 (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 The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium? Registered charity number SC043253 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £292,038 ## What does The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium do? To fund the activities of the three Scottish Borders' Citizens Advice Bureaux ## What causes is The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium 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=the-borders-citizens-advice-consortium&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium a legitimate charity? Yes. The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043253) 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 Borders Citizens Advice Consortium's charity number? The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium's charity number is SC043253. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043253? Search SC043253 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 Borders Citizens Advice Consortium do? To fund the activities of the three Scottish Borders' Citizens Advice Bureaux Does The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium. 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 Borders Citizens Advice Consortium? The Borders Citizens Advice Consortium 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=SC043253).