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Is this a really charity

rollergirl1507
rollergirl1507 Posts: 91 Forumite
in Charities
Got an appeal letter through the door today from a charity called Scottish help for the world reg no pl168639 just doesnt seem right some how, can anyone tell me where i can check it out please.

thank you
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  • bigbill
    bigbill Posts: 930 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    As far as I know all scottish charities start SC, check here

    http://oscr.co.uk/
  • rollergirl1507
    rollergirl1507 Posts: 91 Forumite
    Thank you so much checked and it was not there i mean there is even a mob number on the letter shocking but thanks for the help bigbill
  • Irishorangutan
    Irishorangutan Posts: 584 Forumite
    sounds dodgy...
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  • november
    november Posts: 613 Forumite
    You can search for registered charities here: http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/first.asp

    UK registered charity numbers begin with a number not a letter.

    I could find nothing from a search for Scottish Help
    I live in my own little world. But it's okay. They know me here.
  • GiveItBack
    GiveItBack Posts: 1,484 Forumite
    rollergirl. Trying to PM you, but your inbox is full.
    GiB
    for more info check out www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk . You'll find me there.
    New Year's Resolution: Post less unnecessary posts. (and that was 2007)

    yes, I realise I may appear cold and heartless a lot of the time.
  • Troon
    Troon Posts: 1 Newbie
    Scottish Help are not a registered charity. The OSCR - Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator has published a report dated 23rd Feb 2007 on their website to that effect.

    http://www.oscr.org.uk/InquiryReportItem.aspx?ID=605c4fff-4282-422d-8f49-59d5618ae9e2

    I had cause to look into this when they visited my area recently. When one of their workers distributed their leaflet through my letterbox, he first tried the handle on my front door to gain entry to the property - unaware whether anyone might be home. Could be a rogue helper they hired but I watched others in their group tramp through neighbours gardens from house to house doing exactly the same. I am filing a report with my local police.
  • GiveItBack
    GiveItBack Posts: 1,484 Forumite
    Thanks Troon.

    You haven't kept the leaflet, have you, and would you mind letting me know your area? (I'll understand if you want to keep this anon, though, on a board)
    for more info check out www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk . You'll find me there.
    New Year's Resolution: Post less unnecessary posts. (and that was 2007)

    yes, I realise I may appear cold and heartless a lot of the time.
  • superdanmanuk
    superdanmanuk Posts: 8 Forumite
    totally dodgy
  • ktflosspot
    ktflosspot Posts: 1,641 Forumite
    Scottish help (for the poor people) are totaly not legit! I read a full article about them in this sundays scottish mail .The article is on the sunday mail website .
    Their van is still driving around my road leafleting the houses . Anyone in sunny scotland beware of this con!
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    Thanks to all posters xxxx
  • ktflosspot
    ktflosspot Posts: 1,641 Forumite
    I know this is quite an old thread but i thought i would let you all know that
    Scottish Help are now trading under the name of BLUEBELL.
    same guys ,same scam but a new name.
    :AIt matters not how long a stars shines ,what is remembered is the brightness of it's light.
    JAN Battle attacks cars, 3 VIP althletics tickets, fairtrade choccy .... yum

    Thanks to all posters xxxx
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