Is Cowden in the Community a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cowden in the Community as a registered charity (number SC050887) 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 Cowden in the Community's charity number?

Cowden in the Community's charity number is SC050887. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050887?

Search SC050887 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 Cowden in the Community have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowden in the Community. 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 Cowden in the Community?

Cowden in the Community's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowdeninthecommunity.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 Cowden in the Community registered as a charity?

Cowden in the Community was entered on the register on 6 April 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050887SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cowden in the Community

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

Cowden in the Community is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Cowden in the Community?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £99,206
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £75,636
Registered charity number: SC050887
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.cowdeninthecommunity.co.uk

Quick answer

Cowden in the Community (number SC050887) 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 Cowden in the Community do?

We are based in Cowdenbeath, Fife, and cover the local community from Crossgates to Ballingry and Cardenden. Our aim is make football and physical activity accessible to all. Breaking down barriers, and promoting physical, social and educational benefits to football and sport in general to change lives positively. Our football philosophy is fun and enjoyment and by implementing this into our sessions, we ensure participants no matter the age, gender or ability can develop, learn and want to come back.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cowden in the Community

Answers Cowden in the Community 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: 6 April 2021
Also known as: The Central Park Community Trust (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Cowden in the Community registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowden in the Community yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cowden in the Community. 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

What should you check before donating to Cowden in the Community?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cowden in the Community a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cowden in the Community as a registered charity (number SC050887) 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 Cowden in the Community's charity number?: Cowden in the Community's charity number is SC050887. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050887?: Search SC050887 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 Cowden in the Community do?: We are based in Cowdenbeath, Fife, and cover the local community from Crossgates to Ballingry and Cardenden. Our aim is make football and physical activity accessible to all. Breaking down barriers, and promoting physical, social and educational benefits to football and sport in general to change lives positively. Our football philosophy is fun and enjoyment and by implementing this into our sessions, we ensure participants no matter the age, gender or ability can develop, learn and want to come back.
Does Cowden in the Community have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowden in the Community. 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 Cowden in the Community?: Cowden in the Community's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowdeninthecommunity.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 Cowden in the Community registered as a charity?: Cowden in the Community was entered on the register on 6 April 2021.

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.