--- title: "Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District — check charity number SC004786 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004786. 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/boys-brigade-edinburgh-leith-district retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:27:36.560Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District is a registered charity (number SC004786) 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 religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £177,726 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District? Registered charity number SC004786 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £177,726 ## What does Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District do? The Battalion follows The Boys' Brigade programme of activities designed based on the age group of each of the sections. From the age of 5 - 18 each programme will provide a range of activities that give the opportunity for our members to be recognised for their participation through awards as they progress. The programme in each section follows 6 categories: Get Active, Get Into The Bible, Get Learning, Get Adventurous and Get Involved. ## What causes is Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District 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-brigade-edinburgh-leith-district&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District a legitimate charity? Yes. Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004786) 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 Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District's charity number? Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District's charity number is SC004786. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004786? Search SC004786 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 Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District do? The Battalion follows The Boys' Brigade programme of activities designed based on the age group of each of the sections. From the age of 5 - 18 each programme will provide a range of activities that give the opportunity for our members to be recognised for their participation through awards as they progress. The programme in each section follows 6 categories: Get Active, Get Into The Bible, Get Learning, Get Adventurous and Get Involved. Does Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District. 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 Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District? Boys Brigade Edinburgh Leith & District 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=SC004786).