Is 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company as a registered charity (number SC012069) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company's charity number?

278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company's charity number is SC012069. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012069?

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Does 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company?

278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company's website listed in our register data is http://www.278glasgowbb.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company registered as a charity?

278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company was entered on the register on 30 June 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC012069Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £9,735
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £6,260
Registered charity number: SC012069
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Renfrewshire
Website: www.278glasgowbb.org.uk

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278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company (number SC012069) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company do?

The object of the Brigade and the 278th Glasgow Company is the advancement of Christ's Kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence, discipline, self respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness. The aims of the movement are promoted by Christian teaching and programmes of activities such as team building skills, sport, physical activity, community service, drill, arts & crafts and bible learning.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company

Answers 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 June 1981
Where it says it operates: East Renfrewshire

What causes is 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company as a registered charity (number SC012069) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company's charity number?: 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company's charity number is SC012069. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012069?: Search SC012069 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 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company do?: The object of the Brigade and the 278th Glasgow Company is the advancement of Christ's Kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence, discipline, self respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness. The aims of the movement are promoted by Christian teaching and programmes of activities such as team building skills, sport, physical activity, community service, drill, arts & crafts and bible learning.
Does 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade 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 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company?: 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company's website listed in our register data is http://www.278glasgowbb.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company registered as a charity?: 278th Glasgow Boys Brigade Company was entered on the register on 30 June 1981.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.