--- title: "Carnoustie Coastguard Association — check charity number SC028073 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carnoustie Coastguard Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028073. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charit" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carnoustie-coastguard-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:08:09.956Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carnoustie Coastguard Association is a registered charity (number SC028073) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £184 (year ending 2025-10-30). 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 Carnoustie Coastguard Association? Registered charity number SC028073 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-10-30) £184 ## What does Carnoustie Coastguard Association do? We were originally set up to house a boat for use for life saving, which evolved into a charity which put on firework displays to the community ## What causes is Carnoustie Coastguard Association registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carnoustie Coastguard Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carnoustie Coastguard Association 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=carnoustie-coastguard-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carnoustie Coastguard Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Carnoustie Coastguard Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028073) 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 Carnoustie Coastguard Association's charity number? Carnoustie Coastguard Association's charity number is SC028073. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028073? Search SC028073 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 Carnoustie Coastguard Association do? We were originally set up to house a boat for use for life saving, which evolved into a charity which put on firework displays to the community Does Carnoustie Coastguard Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carnoustie Coastguard Association. 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 Carnoustie Coastguard Association? Carnoustie Coastguard Association 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=SC028073).