Is 4th Mearns Brownies a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 4th Mearns Brownies as a registered charity (number SC040887) 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 4th Mearns Brownies's charity number?

4th Mearns Brownies's charity number is SC040887. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040887?

Search SC040887 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.

Does 4th Mearns Brownies have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 4th Mearns Brownies. 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 4th Mearns Brownies?

4th Mearns Brownies does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was 4th Mearns Brownies registered as a charity?

4th Mearns Brownies was entered on the register on 29 September 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040887Unincorporated association

4th Mearns Brownies

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

4th Mearns Brownies is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about 4th Mearns Brownies?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £10,826
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £7,305
Registered charity number: SC040887
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Renfrewshire

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4th Mearns Brownies (number SC040887) 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 4th Mearns Brownies do?

The charity is set up for the purpose above and delivers this purpose through activities and events with young members.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 4th Mearns Brownies

Answers 4th Mearns Brownies 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: 29 September 2009
Where it says it operates: East Renfrewshire

What causes is 4th Mearns Brownies registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for 4th Mearns Brownies yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 4th Mearns Brownies. 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 4th Mearns Brownies a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 4th Mearns Brownies as a registered charity (number SC040887) 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 4th Mearns Brownies's charity number?: 4th Mearns Brownies's charity number is SC040887. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040887?: Search SC040887 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 4th Mearns Brownies do?: The charity is set up for the purpose above and delivers this purpose through activities and events with young members.
Does 4th Mearns Brownies have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 4th Mearns Brownies. 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 4th Mearns Brownies?: 4th Mearns Brownies does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was 4th Mearns Brownies registered as a charity?: 4th Mearns Brownies was entered on the register on 29 September 2009.

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.