--- title: "1st St Ninians Guides — check charity number SC040553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 1st St Ninians Guides a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040553. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/1st-st-ninians-guides retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:48.756Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 1st St Ninians Guides is a registered charity (number SC040553) 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 £74 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 1st St Ninians Guides? Registered charity number SC040553 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £74 ## What does 1st St Ninians Guides do? providing a safe space for girls to be themselves, learn life skills and participate in activities to find out who they are and empower them to be their best selves ## What causes is 1st St Ninians Guides registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 1st St Ninians Guides yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 1st St Ninians Guides 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-st-ninians-guides&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 1st St Ninians Guides a legitimate charity? Yes. 1st St Ninians Guides is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040553) 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 St Ninians Guides's charity number? 1st St Ninians Guides's charity number is SC040553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040553? Search SC040553 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 St Ninians Guides do? providing a safe space for girls to be themselves, learn life skills and participate in activities to find out who they are and empower them to be their best selves Does 1st St Ninians Guides have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 1st St Ninians Guides. 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 St Ninians Guides? 1st St Ninians Guides 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=SC040553).