--- title: "Cowlairs Development Trust — check charity number SC041145 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cowlairs Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041145. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cowlairs-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:13:11.102Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cowlairs Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC041145) 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 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. 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 Cowlairs Development Trust? Registered charity number SC041145 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City ## What does Cowlairs Development Trust do? To provide recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons within the Canal, Springburn and Maryhill/Kelvin Council wards in the City of Glasgow (hereinafter referred to as the 'Operating Area'). to advance education and provide training in skills particularly with a view to assisting persons resident within the Operating Area gaining paid employment. and to promote the advancement of citizenship or community development in the Operating Area particularly through the promotion of civic responsibility and v… ## What causes is Cowlairs Development Trust 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 Cowlairs Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cowlairs Development Trust 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=cowlairs-development-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cowlairs Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Cowlairs Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041145) 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 Cowlairs Development Trust's charity number? Cowlairs Development Trust's charity number is SC041145. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041145? Search SC041145 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 Cowlairs Development Trust do? To provide recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons within the Canal, Springburn and Maryhill/Kelvin Council wards in the City of Glasgow (hereinafter referred to as the 'Operating Area'). to advance education and provide training in skills particularly with a view to assisting persons resident within the Operating Area gaining paid employment. and to promote the advancement of citizenship or community development in the Operating Area particularly through the promotion of civic responsibility and v… Does Cowlairs Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowlairs Development Trust. 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 Cowlairs Development Trust? Cowlairs Development Trust 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=SC041145).