--- title: "1st Helensburgh Scout Group — check charity number SC036850 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 1st Helensburgh Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036850. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/1st-helensburgh-scout-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:59:11.877Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 1st Helensburgh Scout Group is a registered charity (number SC036850) 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 £27,120 (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 Helensburgh Scout Group? Registered charity number SC036850 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,120 ## What does 1st Helensburgh Scout Group do? To actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. ## What causes is 1st Helensburgh Scout Group registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 1st Helensburgh Scout Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 1st Helensburgh Scout Group 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-helensburgh-scout-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 1st Helensburgh Scout Group a legitimate charity? Yes. 1st Helensburgh Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036850) 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 Helensburgh Scout Group's charity number? 1st Helensburgh Scout Group's charity number is SC036850. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036850? Search SC036850 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 Helensburgh Scout Group do? To actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Does 1st Helensburgh Scout Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 1st Helensburgh 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 1st Helensburgh Scout Group? 1st Helensburgh Scout Group 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=SC036850).