--- title: "Borders District Scout Council — check charity number SC008565 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borders District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008565. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borders-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:25:23.750Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borders District Scout Council is a registered charity (number SC008565) 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 £41,512 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Borders District Scout Council? Registered charity number SC008565 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £41,512 Website [www.borderscouts.org.uk](https://www.borderscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Borders District Scout Council do? To support groups providing activities for young people ## What causes is Borders District Scout Council registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borders District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borders District Scout Council 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=borders-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.borderscouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Borders District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Borders District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008565) 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 Borders District Scout Council's charity number? Borders District Scout Council's charity number is SC008565. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008565? Search SC008565 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 Borders District Scout Council do? To support groups providing activities for young people Does Borders District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders District Scout Council. 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 Borders District Scout Council? Borders District Scout Council's website is https://www.borderscouts.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC008565).