--- title: "Ballantrae Scouts — check charity number SC052038 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ballantrae Scouts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052038. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ballantrae-scouts retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:02:07.394Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ballantrae Scouts is a registered charity (number SC052038) 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 £12,814 (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 Ballantrae Scouts? Registered charity number SC052038 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,814 ## What does Ballantrae Scouts do? Our charity is set up to engage and support young people in their development through early life. We meet regularly and run activities to help with this development. To encourage young people to step out of their comfort zones and try new activities. To fundraise and help within our local communities. ## What causes is Ballantrae Scouts registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballantrae Scouts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ballantrae 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=ballantrae-scouts&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ballantrae Scouts a legitimate charity? Yes. Ballantrae Scouts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052038) 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 Ballantrae Scouts's charity number? Ballantrae Scouts's charity number is SC052038. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052038? Search SC052038 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 Ballantrae Scouts do? Our charity is set up to engage and support young people in their development through early life. We meet regularly and run activities to help with this development. To encourage young people to step out of their comfort zones and try new activities. To fundraise and help within our local communities. Does Ballantrae Scouts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballantrae 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 Ballantrae Scouts? Ballantrae Scouts 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=SC052038).