Is Melrose Scout Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Melrose Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC042701) 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 Melrose Scout Group's charity number?

Melrose Scout Group's charity number is SC042701. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042701?

Search SC042701 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 Melrose Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melrose Scout Group. 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 Melrose Scout Group?

Melrose Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Melrose Scout Group registered as a charity?

Melrose Scout Group was entered on the register on 31 October 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042701Unincorporated association

Melrose Scout Group

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

Melrose Scout Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Melrose Scout Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,353
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £16,386
Registered charity number: SC042701
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

Quick answer

Melrose Scout Group (number SC042701) 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 Melrose Scout Group do?

To provide fun, challenges and adventure to the young people in Melrose and the surrounding area whilst following the ideals and programme of the wider Scout movement

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Melrose Scout Group

Answers Melrose Scout Group 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: 31 October 2011
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Melrose Scout Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Melrose Scout Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Melrose Scout Group. 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 Melrose Scout Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melrose Scout Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Melrose Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC042701) 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 Melrose Scout Group's charity number?: Melrose Scout Group's charity number is SC042701. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042701?: Search SC042701 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 Melrose Scout Group do?: To provide fun, challenges and adventure to the young people in Melrose and the surrounding area whilst following the ideals and programme of the wider Scout movement
Does Melrose Scout Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melrose Scout Group. 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 Melrose Scout Group?: Melrose Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Melrose Scout Group registered as a charity?: Melrose Scout Group was entered on the register on 31 October 2011.

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.