Is 172nd Pentland Scout Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 172nd Pentland Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC035852) 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 172nd Pentland Scout Group's charity number?

172nd Pentland Scout Group's charity number is SC035852. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035852?

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Does 172nd Pentland Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 172nd Pentland 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 172nd Pentland Scout Group?

172nd Pentland Scout Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.172scouts.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was 172nd Pentland Scout Group registered as a charity?

172nd Pentland Scout Group was entered on the register on 18 January 2005.

Registered charity · No. SC035852

172nd Pentland Scout Group

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

172nd Pentland 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 172nd Pentland Scout Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £10,485
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £8,298
Registered charity number: SC035852
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.172scouts.com

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172nd Pentland Scout Group (number SC035852) 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 172nd Pentland Scout Group do?

The purpose of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 172nd Pentland Scout Group

Answers 172nd Pentland Scout Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 18 January 2005
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is 172nd Pentland Scout Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for 172nd Pentland Scout Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 172nd Pentland Scout Group. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to 172nd Pentland Scout Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is 172nd Pentland Scout Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 172nd Pentland Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC035852) 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 172nd Pentland Scout Group's charity number?: 172nd Pentland Scout Group's charity number is SC035852. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035852?: Search SC035852 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 172nd Pentland Scout Group do?: The purpose of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
Does 172nd Pentland Scout Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 172nd Pentland 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 172nd Pentland Scout Group?: 172nd Pentland Scout Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.172scouts.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was 172nd Pentland Scout Group registered as a charity?: 172nd Pentland Scout Group was entered on the register on 18 January 2005.

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.