--- title: "43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts — check charity number SC047340 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047340. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/43rd-1st-cathcart-scouts retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:37:21.788Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts is a registered charity (number SC047340) 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 £11,125 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts? Registered charity number SC047340 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £11,125 Website [www.43rdGlasgowScoutGroup.org.uk](http://www.43rdglasgowscoutgroup.org.uk/) ## What does 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts do? The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. ## What causes is 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 43rd (1st Cathcart) 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=43rd-1st-cathcart-scouts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.43rdglasgowscoutgroup.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts a legitimate charity? Yes. 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047340) 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 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts's charity number? 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts's charity number is SC047340. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047340? Search SC047340 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 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts do? The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. Does 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 43rd (1st Cathcart) 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 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts? 43rd (1st Cathcart) Scouts's website is http://www.43rdGlasgowScoutGroup.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC047340).