--- title: "Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) — check charity number SC022016 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022016. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balgreen-out-of-school-care-club-the-squirrel-club retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:49:03.428Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) is a registered charity (number SC022016) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £79,612 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club)? Registered charity number SC022016 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £79,612 ## What does Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) do? We are an after school and holiday club. We offer childcare to families that have children at Balgreen Primary during term time, and for all families across the city during holiday periods. We are very aware of informing all of our families of the discounts and supports for childcare costs and share this with them. ## What causes is Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) 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=balgreen-out-of-school-care-club-the-squirrel-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) a legitimate charity? Yes. Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022016) 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 Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club)'s charity number? Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club)'s charity number is SC022016. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022016? Search SC022016 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 Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) do? We are an after school and holiday club. We offer childcare to families that have children at Balgreen Primary during term time, and for all families across the city during holiday periods. We are very aware of informing all of our families of the discounts and supports for childcare costs and share this with them. Does Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club). 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 Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club)? Balgreen Out Of School Care Club (The Squirrel Club) 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=SC022016).