Is Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society as a registered charity (number SC003379) 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 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society's charity number?

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society's charity number is SC003379. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003379?

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Does Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society?

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Registered charity · No. SC003379Unincorporated association

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society

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

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £20,066
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £15,920
Registered charity number: SC003379
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.helensburghhorti.com

Quick answer

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society (number SC003379) 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 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society do?

To promote good horticultural practice by holding meetings, organising speakers, arranging visits to gardens in and outwith the surrounding area, donating bulbs, plants etc to schools and community groups, holding plant sales and an annual flower and vegetable show where growers can compete.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society

Answers Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society 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: 8 January 1932
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society as a registered charity (number SC003379) 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 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society's charity number?: Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society's charity number is SC003379. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003379?: Search SC003379 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 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society do?: To promote good horticultural practice by holding meetings, organising speakers, arranging visits to gardens in and outwith the surrounding area, donating bulbs, plants etc to schools and community groups, holding plant sales and an annual flower and vegetable show where growers can compete.
Does Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society. 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 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society?: Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.helensburghhorti.com/. 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 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society registered as a charity?: Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society was entered on the register on 8 January 1932.

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.