--- title: "Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland — check charity number SC011652 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011652. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/boys-and-girls-clubs-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:31:09.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC011652) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £39,116 (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 Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland? Registered charity number SC011652 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £39,116 Website [boysandgirlsclubsscotland.co.uk](http://boysandgirlsclubsscotland.co.uk/) ## What does Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland do? To develop and foster partnerships between participants, clubs and external organisations to provide a safe environment in which to promote the general welfare of young people in Scotland, and offer the opportunity to participate in sports. ## What causes is Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland 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=boys-and-girls-clubs-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://boysandgirlsclubsscotland.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011652) 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 Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland's charity number? Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland's charity number is SC011652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011652? Search SC011652 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 Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland do? To develop and foster partnerships between participants, clubs and external organisations to provide a safe environment in which to promote the general welfare of young people in Scotland, and offer the opportunity to participate in sports. Does Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland. 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 Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland? Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Scotland's website is http://boysandgirlsclubsscotland.co.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=SC011652).