--- title: "The Cowane — charity SC055439 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "The Cowane (charity SC055439). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cowane retrieved: 2026-10-08T07:30:15.590Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055439SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) C # The Cowane Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Cowane is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.thecowane.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055439) Work at The Cowane? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-cowane&type=claim&name=The%20Cowane) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Cowane? Registered charity number SC055439 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Stirling Website [www.thecowane.org](http://www.thecowane.org/) Quick answer The Cowane (number SC055439) 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 The Cowane do? The organisation's purposes are: To advance the performing arts in Stirling through the provision of a high quality theatre venue and community use spaces in Stirling city centre. For this purpose, Stirling refers to the area managed by Stirling Council. To advance heritage by the upkeep and maintenance of a listed building and retain its use within the community. This clause refers to The Cowane Centre, 69 Cowane Street, Stirling, FK8 1JP – a grade C listed building. The building is a former primary school, converted into a community centre and theatre and most recently used by Stirling… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Cowane Answers The Cowane 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 18 June 2026 Also known as The Cowane SCIO Where it says it operates Stirling ## What causes is The Cowane registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cowane yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Cowane. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Cowane? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-cowane&type=claim&name=The%20Cowane) [Visit charity website](http://www.thecowane.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cowane a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Cowane as a registered charity (number SC055439) 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 The Cowane's charity number? The Cowane's charity number is SC055439. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055439? Search SC055439 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 The Cowane do? The organisation's purposes are: To advance the performing arts in Stirling through the provision of a high quality theatre venue and community use spaces in Stirling city centre. For this purpose, Stirling refers to the area managed by Stirling Council. To advance heritage by the upkeep and maintenance of a listed building and retain its use within the community. This clause refers to The Cowane Centre, 69 Cowane Street, Stirling, FK8 1JP – a grade C listed building. The building is a former primary school, converted into a community centre and theatre and most recently used by Stirling… Does The Cowane have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cowane. 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 The Cowane? The Cowane's website listed in our register data is http://www.thecowane.org. 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 The Cowane registered as a charity? The Cowane was entered on the register on 18 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=SC055439).