--- title: "117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit — check charity number SC047234 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047234. 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/117th-city-of-edinburgh-guide-unit retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:45:42.123Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit is a registered charity (number SC047234) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £4,006 (year ending 2024-06-30). 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 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit? Registered charity number SC047234 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-06-30) £4,006 ## What does 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit do? Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. ## What causes is 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit 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=117th-city-of-edinburgh-guide-unit&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047234) 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 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit's charity number? 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit's charity number is SC047234. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047234? Search SC047234 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 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit do? Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. Does 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit. 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 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit? 117th City of Edinburgh Guide Unit 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=SC047234).