Is Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO as a registered charity (number SC024686) 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 Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO's charity number?

Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO's charity number is SC024686. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Does Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO?

Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowalbefrienders.co.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 Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO registered as a charity?

Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO was entered on the register on 29 March 1996.

Registered charity · No. SC024686SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO

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

Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £212,056
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £234,194
Registered charity number: SC024686
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.cowalbefrienders.co.uk

Quick answer

Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO (number SC024686) 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 Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO do?

The Cowal Elderly Befrienders project is based on two interlinked strands of befriending – traditional 1-2-1 befriending support and minibus-facilitated peer-befriending community support. We provide flexible services for referred elderly people living at home in Cowal and Bute and identified to be experiencing the negative effects of loneliness and social isolation. The social circumstances of the elderly people we support have often been limited by health factors and rural isolation. We have developed our work to provide the social support requested by our clients. this development is ongoi…

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

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Answers Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 29 March 1996
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO as a registered charity (number SC024686) 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 Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO's charity number?: Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO's charity number is SC024686. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC024686?: Search SC024686 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 Elderly Befrienders SCIO do?: The Cowal Elderly Befrienders project is based on two interlinked strands of befriending – traditional 1-2-1 befriending support and minibus-facilitated peer-befriending community support. We provide flexible services for referred elderly people living at home in Cowal and Bute and identified to be experiencing the negative effects of loneliness and social isolation. The social circumstances of the elderly people we support have often been limited by health factors and rural isolation. We have developed our work to provide the social support requested by our clients. this development is ongoi…
Does Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO. 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 Elderly Befrienders SCIO?: Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowalbefrienders.co.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 Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO registered as a charity?: Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO was entered on the register on 29 March 1996.

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.