--- title: "17th Hamilton Brownie Unit — check charity number SC038899 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038899. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/17th-hamilton-brownie-unit retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:42:55.175Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit is a registered charity (number SC038899) 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 £3,525 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit? Registered charity number SC038899 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,525 ## What does 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit do? We are set up to follow the rules of Girl Guiding of Great Britain and we carry this out with the Brownie programme designed to suit girls from 7yrs - 10years old learning how to look after themselves to learn about the world that they live in craft work keep fit about the hygiene of their body exercises and games to play and to take them away on pack holiday to learn more out door activities ## What causes is 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 17th Hamilton Brownie 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=17th-hamilton-brownie-unit&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038899) 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 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit's charity number? 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit's charity number is SC038899. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038899? Search SC038899 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 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit do? We are set up to follow the rules of Girl Guiding of Great Britain and we carry this out with the Brownie programme designed to suit girls from 7yrs - 10years old learning how to look after themselves to learn about the world that they live in craft work keep fit about the hygiene of their body exercises and games to play and to take them away on pack holiday to learn more out door activities Does 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 17th Hamilton Brownie 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 17th Hamilton Brownie Unit? 17th Hamilton Brownie 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=SC038899).