--- title: "1st Gifford Cub Scouts — check charity number SC047965 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 1st Gifford Cub Scouts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047965. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/1st-gifford-cub-scouts retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:59:47.627Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 1st Gifford Cub Scouts is a registered charity (number SC047965) 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 £4,098 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 1st Gifford Cub Scouts? Registered charity number SC047965 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,098 ## What does 1st Gifford Cub Scouts do? 1st Gifford Cubs is for young people aged 8 to 10 1/2, meeting weekly to take part in activities to learn new skills, try new things, make new friends, learn about the world around them and have adventures. Volunteers run weekly sessions working towards badges, there are regular visits to woodlands for outdoor crafts and activities, and an annual camp. ## What causes is 1st Gifford Cub Scouts registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 1st Gifford Cub Scouts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 1st Gifford Cub Scouts 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=1st-gifford-cub-scouts&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 1st Gifford Cub Scouts a legitimate charity? Yes. 1st Gifford Cub Scouts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047965) 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 1st Gifford Cub Scouts's charity number? 1st Gifford Cub Scouts's charity number is SC047965. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047965? Search SC047965 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 1st Gifford Cub Scouts do? 1st Gifford Cubs is for young people aged 8 to 10 1/2, meeting weekly to take part in activities to learn new skills, try new things, make new friends, learn about the world around them and have adventures. Volunteers run weekly sessions working towards badges, there are regular visits to woodlands for outdoor crafts and activities, and an annual camp. Does 1st Gifford Cub Scouts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 1st Gifford Cub Scouts. 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 1st Gifford Cub Scouts? 1st Gifford Cub Scouts 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=SC047965).