Is Scout Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scout Association as a registered charity (number SC038437) 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 Scout Association's charity number?

Scout Association's charity number is SC038437. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038437?

Search SC038437 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 Scout Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scout Association. 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 Scout Association?

Scout Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.scouts.org.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 Scout Association registered as a charity?

Scout Association was entered on the register on 5 July 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038437Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Scout Association

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

Scout Association is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Scout Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £46,940,695
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £50,595,113
Registered charity number: SC038437
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.scouts.org.uk

Quick answer

Scout Association (number SC038437) 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 Scout Association do?

'The Scout Association' for the purpose of promoting the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scout Association

Answers Scout Association 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: 5 July 2007
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Scout Association 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 Scout Association yet?

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

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 Scout Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scout Association as a registered charity (number SC038437) 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 Scout Association's charity number?: Scout Association's charity number is SC038437. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038437?: Search SC038437 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 Scout Association do?: 'The Scout Association' for the purpose of promoting the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities
Does Scout Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scout Association. 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 Scout Association?: Scout Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.scouts.org.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 Scout Association registered as a charity?: Scout Association was entered on the register on 5 July 2007.

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.