Is 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC032223) 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group's charity number?

51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group's charity number is SC032223. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC032223?

Search SC032223 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group. 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group?

51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.balernoscouts.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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group registered as a charity?

51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group was entered on the register on 9 October 2001.

Registered charity · No. SC032223Unincorporated association

51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group

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

51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £42,624
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £45,542
Registered charity number: SC032223
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.balernoscouts.org.uk

Quick answer

51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group (number SC032223) 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group do?

Scouting is based on the principle that children and young people should be able to learn by doing. Our volunteers provide a range of activities weekly (during term times) and camping experiences for children aged 6 to 14.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group

Answers 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 October 2001
Also known as: 51st Pentland (Balerno) Scout Group
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group. 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

What should you check before donating to 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC032223) 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group's charity number?: 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group's charity number is SC032223. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC032223?: Search SC032223 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group do?: Scouting is based on the principle that children and young people should be able to learn by doing. Our volunteers provide a range of activities weekly (during term times) and camping experiences for children aged 6 to 14.
Does 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group. 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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group?: 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.balernoscouts.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 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group registered as a charity?: 51st Edinburgh (Balerno) Scout Group was entered on the register on 9 October 2001.

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.