--- title: "198a Guide Company — check charity number SC035506 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 198a Guide Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC035506. 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/198a-guide-company retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:02:13.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 198a Guide Company is a registered charity (number SC035506) 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. Its latest reported income was £5,789 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 198a Guide Company? Registered charity number SC035506 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £5,789 ## What does 198a Guide Company do? The charity is a guide unit which delivers the Girlguiding programme to girls aged between 10 and 14. The unit meets once a week during term time and runs trips and residential events for girls. ## What causes is 198a Guide Company registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 198a Guide Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 198a Guide Company 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=198a-guide-company&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 198a Guide Company a legitimate charity? Yes. 198a Guide Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC035506) 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 198a Guide Company's charity number? 198a Guide Company's charity number is SC035506. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC035506? Search SC035506 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 198a Guide Company do? The charity is a guide unit which delivers the Girlguiding programme to girls aged between 10 and 14. The unit meets once a week during term time and runs trips and residential events for girls. Does 198a Guide Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 198a Guide Company. 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 198a Guide Company? 198a Guide Company 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=SC035506).