--- title: "Bowden Public Hall — check charity number SC015511 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bowden Public Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015511. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/bowden-public-hall retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:41:02.457Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bowden Public Hall is a registered charity (number SC015511) 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 citizenship or community development; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,810 (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 Bowden Public Hall? Registered charity number SC015511 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,810 ## What does Bowden Public Hall do? To maintain the building and its fabric in good order for the use of the village and others who may wish to hire the facilities ## What causes is Bowden Public Hall registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bowden Public Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bowden Public Hall 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=bowden-public-hall&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bowden Public Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Bowden Public Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015511) 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 Bowden Public Hall's charity number? Bowden Public Hall's charity number is SC015511. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015511? Search SC015511 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 Bowden Public Hall do? To maintain the building and its fabric in good order for the use of the village and others who may wish to hire the facilities Does Bowden Public Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowden Public Hall. 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 Bowden Public Hall? Bowden Public Hall 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=SC015511).