Is South East Scotland Scouts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists South East Scotland Scouts as a registered charity (number SC010563) 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 South East Scotland Scouts's charity number?

South East Scotland Scouts's charity number is SC010563. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC010563?

Search SC010563 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 South East Scotland Scouts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South East Scotland 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 South East Scotland Scouts?

South East Scotland Scouts's website listed in our register data is http://www.sesscouts.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 South East Scotland Scouts registered as a charity?

South East Scotland Scouts was entered on the register on 1 December 1938.

Registered charity · No. SC010563Unincorporated association

South East Scotland Scouts

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

South East Scotland Scouts 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 South East Scotland Scouts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £393,097
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £426,010
Registered charity number: SC010563
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.sesscouts.org.uk

Quick answer

South East Scotland Scouts (number SC010563) 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 South East Scotland Scouts do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Our development of young people takes place when the young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: enjoy what they are doing and have fun take part in activities indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflection take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South East Scotland Scouts

Answers South East Scotland Scouts 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: 1 December 1938
Also known as: South East Scotland Regional Scout Council
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is South East Scotland Scouts registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for South East Scotland Scouts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score South East Scotland 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to South East Scotland Scouts?

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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 South East Scotland Scouts a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists South East Scotland Scouts as a registered charity (number SC010563) 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 South East Scotland Scouts's charity number?: South East Scotland Scouts's charity number is SC010563. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC010563?: Search SC010563 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 South East Scotland Scouts do?: Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Our development of young people takes place when the young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: enjoy what they are doing and have fun take part in activities indoors and outdoors learn by doing share in spiritual reflection take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities make and live by their Promise.
Does South East Scotland Scouts have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South East Scotland 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 South East Scotland Scouts?: South East Scotland Scouts's website listed in our register data is http://www.sesscouts.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 South East Scotland Scouts registered as a charity?: South East Scotland Scouts was entered on the register on 1 December 1938.

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.