--- title: "4th Mearns Brownies — check charity number SC040887 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 4th Mearns Brownies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040887. the advancement of education charity based in East Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/4th-mearns-brownies retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:15:08.102Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 4th Mearns Brownies is a registered charity (number SC040887) 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 £10,826 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 4th Mearns Brownies? Registered charity number SC040887 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £10,826 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 4th Mearns Brownies 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=4th-mearns-brownies&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 4th Mearns Brownies a legitimate charity? Yes. 4th Mearns Brownies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040887) 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 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. 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=SC040887).