Is Cool a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cool as a registered charity (number SC031455) 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 Cool's charity number?

Cool's charity number is SC031455. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC031455?

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Does Cool have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cool. 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 Cool?

Cool's website listed in our register data is http://www.coolscotland.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 Cool registered as a charity?

Cool was entered on the register on 28 December 2000.

Registered charity · No. SC031455SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cool

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

Cool is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, 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 Cool?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £63,591
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £63,017
Registered charity number: SC031455
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.coolscotland.org.uk

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Cool (number SC031455) 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 Cool do?

COOL is a Christian youth-work project in the West Highlands of Scotland that aims to encourage and support all children and young people, primarily helping to meet emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our goal is to see young people become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors through mentoring, providing safe spaces, giving opportunities and encouragement to explore the Christian faith, discovering more about God and the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus Christ. Our main work in schools includes Religious Observance a…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cool

Answers Cool gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 December 2000
Also known as: Christian Outlook On Lochalsh
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Cool registered for?

the advancement of religionthe 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 Cool yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cool. 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 Cool a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cool as a registered charity (number SC031455) 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 Cool's charity number?: Cool's charity number is SC031455. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC031455?: Search SC031455 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 Cool do?: COOL is a Christian youth-work project in the West Highlands of Scotland that aims to encourage and support all children and young people, primarily helping to meet emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our goal is to see young people become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors through mentoring, providing safe spaces, giving opportunities and encouragement to explore the Christian faith, discovering more about God and the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus Christ. Our main work in schools includes Religious Observance a…
Does Cool have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cool. 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 Cool?: Cool's website listed in our register data is http://www.coolscotland.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 Cool registered as a charity?: Cool was entered on the register on 28 December 2000.

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.