Is Chirnside Development Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Chirnside Development Group as a registered charity (number SC044581) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Chirnside Development Group's charity number?

Chirnside Development Group's charity number is SC044581. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044581?

Search SC044581 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.

Does Chirnside Development Group have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Chirnside Development Group?

Chirnside Development Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.chirnsidedevelopment.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Chirnside Development Group registered as a charity?

Chirnside Development Group was entered on the register on 14 January 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044581SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Chirnside Development Group

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Chirnside Development Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Chirnside Development Group?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £43,127
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £42,395
Registered charity number: SC044581
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.chirnsidedevelopment.org.uk

Quick answer

Chirnside Development Group (number SC044581) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Chirnside Development Group do?

We provide a safe and warm building for groups/individuals to hire for various activities - whilst also hosting fundraising and charitable events ourselves.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chirnside Development Group

Answers Chirnside Development Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 January 2014
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Chirnside Development Group registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Chirnside Development Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Chirnside Development Group. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chirnside Development Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Chirnside Development Group as a registered charity (number SC044581) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Chirnside Development Group's charity number?: Chirnside Development Group's charity number is SC044581. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044581?: Search SC044581 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 Chirnside Development Group do?: We provide a safe and warm building for groups/individuals to hire for various activities - whilst also hosting fundraising and charitable events ourselves.
Does Chirnside Development Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chirnside Development Group. 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 Chirnside Development Group?: Chirnside Development Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.chirnsidedevelopment.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Chirnside Development Group registered as a charity?: Chirnside Development Group was entered on the register on 14 January 2014.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.