Is CWS Irvine a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists CWS Irvine as a registered charity (number SC047137) 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 CWS Irvine's charity number?

CWS Irvine's charity number is SC047137. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047137?

Search SC047137 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 CWS Irvine have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CWS Irvine. 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 CWS Irvine?

CWS Irvine's website listed in our register data is http://www.coastwatchirvine.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 CWS Irvine registered as a charity?

CWS Irvine was entered on the register on 31 January 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047137SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CWS Irvine

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

CWS Irvine is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about CWS Irvine?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £22,766
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £22,124
Registered charity number: SC047137
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.coastwatchirvine.co.uk

Quick answer

CWS Irvine (number SC047137) 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 CWS Irvine do?

CWS exists to protect life at sea and along the coastline by operating lookout stations and supporting emergency services. It trains skilled volunteers, provides first aid facilities and instruction, promotes water safety education, monitors weather and VHF Channel 16, and assists with coastal events and youth awards. CWS also supports other charities, offers safety information to mariners and beach users, and manages its property and resources to further these aims.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for CWS Irvine

Answers CWS Irvine gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 January 2017
Also known as: Coastwatch Scotland Irvine SCIO
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is CWS Irvine registered for?

the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for CWS Irvine yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score CWS Irvine. 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 CWS Irvine?

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Frequently asked questions

Is CWS Irvine a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists CWS Irvine as a registered charity (number SC047137) 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 CWS Irvine's charity number?: CWS Irvine's charity number is SC047137. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047137?: Search SC047137 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 CWS Irvine do?: CWS exists to protect life at sea and along the coastline by operating lookout stations and supporting emergency services. It trains skilled volunteers, provides first aid facilities and instruction, promotes water safety education, monitors weather and VHF Channel 16, and assists with coastal events and youth awards. CWS also supports other charities, offers safety information to mariners and beach users, and manages its property and resources to further these aims.
Does CWS Irvine have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CWS Irvine. 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 CWS Irvine?: CWS Irvine's website listed in our register data is http://www.coastwatchirvine.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 CWS Irvine registered as a charity?: CWS Irvine was entered on the register on 31 January 2017.

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.