--- title: "Cowal Camera Club — check charity number SC034945 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cowal Camera Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034945. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cowal-camera-club retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:14:55.586Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cowal Camera Club is a registered charity (number SC034945) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £5,845 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Cowal Camera Club? Registered charity number SC034945 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £5,845 Website [www.cowalcameraclub.co.uk](https://www.cowalcameraclub.co.uk/) ## What does Cowal Camera Club do? To provide educational talks, competitions, workshops, social interaction, and an encouragement and overall interest in all aspects of photography. ## What causes is Cowal Camera Club registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowal Camera Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cowal Camera Club 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=cowal-camera-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.cowalcameraclub.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cowal Camera Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Cowal Camera Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034945) 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 Cowal Camera Club's charity number? Cowal Camera Club's charity number is SC034945. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034945? Search SC034945 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 Cowal Camera Club do? To provide educational talks, competitions, workshops, social interaction, and an encouragement and overall interest in all aspects of photography. Does Cowal Camera Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowal Camera Club. 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 Cowal Camera Club? Cowal Camera Club's website is https://www.cowalcameraclub.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=SC034945).