--- title: "The Safe Bet Initiative — check charity number SC052839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Safe Bet Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052839. the advancement of education 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/the-safe-bet-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-28T02:42:21.483Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Safe Bet Initiative is a registered charity (number SC052839) 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 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 The Safe Bet Initiative? Registered charity number SC052839 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City ## What does The Safe Bet Initiative do? The charity was established to advance charitable purposes relating to the prevention of gambling-related harm, education, and the support of individuals and organisations working to reduce the adverse impacts of gambling. ## What causes is The Safe Bet Initiative registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Safe Bet Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Safe Bet Initiative 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-safe-bet-initiative&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Safe Bet Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. The Safe Bet Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052839) 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 Safe Bet Initiative's charity number? The Safe Bet Initiative's charity number is SC052839. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052839? Search SC052839 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 Safe Bet Initiative do? The charity was established to advance charitable purposes relating to the prevention of gambling-related harm, education, and the support of individuals and organisations working to reduce the adverse impacts of gambling. Does The Safe Bet Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Safe Bet Initiative. 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 Safe Bet Initiative? The Safe Bet Initiative 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=SC052839).