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Registered charity · No. SC055411Unincorporated association

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# Great Western District Scouts

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

Great Western District Scouts is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055411)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Great Western District Scouts?

Registered charity number

SC055411

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Register contact address detail (not service area)

East Dunbartonshire

Quick answer

Great Western District Scouts (number SC055411) 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 Great Western District Scouts do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Great Western District Scouts

Answers Great Western District Scouts gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

11 June 2026

Also known as

Great Western District Scout Council

Where it says it operates

East Dunbartonshire

## What causes is Great Western District Scouts registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Great Western District Scouts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Great Western District Scouts.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Great Western District Scouts?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Great Western District Scouts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Great Western District Scouts as a registered charity (number SC055411) 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 Great Western District Scouts's charity number?

Great Western District Scouts's charity number is SC055411. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055411?

Search SC055411 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 Great Western District Scouts do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Does Great Western District Scouts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Great Western District Scouts. 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 Great Western District Scouts?

Great Western District Scouts does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Great Western District Scouts registered as a charity?

Great Western District Scouts was entered on the register on 11 June 2026.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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=SC055411).