--- title: "Cowal Community Energy — check charity number SC054505 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cowal Community Energy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054505. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-community-energy retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:15:27.726Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cowal Community Energy is a registered charity (number SC054505) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Community Energy? Registered charity number SC054505 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Argyll And Bute ## What does Cowal Community Energy do? 4.1. the advancement of community development, including rural regeneration within the Cowal area (“the Operating Area”). 4.2. the advancement of education, including all forms of training for work and life skills, within the Operating Area. 4.3. the provision of recreational facilities, and the organisation of recreational activities, which will be available to members of the community of the Operating Area, and the public at large, with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.4. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other dis… ## What causes is Cowal Community Energy registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowal Community Energy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cowal Community Energy 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-community-energy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cowal Community Energy a legitimate charity? Yes. Cowal Community Energy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054505) 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 Community Energy's charity number? Cowal Community Energy's charity number is SC054505. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054505? Search SC054505 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 Community Energy do? 4.1. the advancement of community development, including rural regeneration within the Cowal area (“the Operating Area”). 4.2. the advancement of education, including all forms of training for work and life skills, within the Operating Area. 4.3. the provision of recreational facilities, and the organisation of recreational activities, which will be available to members of the community of the Operating Area, and the public at large, with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.4. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other dis… Does Cowal Community Energy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowal Community Energy. 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 Community Energy? Cowal Community Energy 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=SC054505).