Is 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC001286) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group's charity number?

11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group's charity number is SC001286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Does 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group?

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Registered charity · No. SC001286Unincorporated association

11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,369
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £14,590
Registered charity number: SC001286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

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11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group (number SC001286) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group do?

The charity is set up to deliver adventurous activities for young people aged between 6 and 18. We do this through various age specific sections meeting weekly and running outdoor activities in the surrounding area and attending camp events.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group

Answers 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 December 1938
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC001286) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group's charity number?: 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group's charity number is SC001286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001286?: Search SC001286 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 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group do?: The charity is set up to deliver adventurous activities for young people aged between 6 and 18. We do this through various age specific sections meeting weekly and running outdoor activities in the surrounding area and attending camp events.
Does 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group. 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 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group?: 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group registered as a charity?: 11th Midlothian Penicuik Scout Group was entered on the register on 21 December 1938.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.