Is The Japanese Garden at Cowden a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Japanese Garden at Cowden as a registered charity (number SC045060) 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 Japanese Garden at Cowden's charity number?

The Japanese Garden at Cowden's charity number is SC045060. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045060?

Search SC045060 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 The Japanese Garden at Cowden have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to The Japanese Garden at Cowden?

The Japanese Garden at Cowden's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowdengarden.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 The Japanese Garden at Cowden registered as a charity?

The Japanese Garden at Cowden was entered on the register on 20 August 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045060SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Japanese Garden at Cowden

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

The Japanese Garden at Cowden is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about The Japanese Garden at Cowden?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £479,013
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £508,577
Registered charity number: SC045060
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.cowdengarden.com

Quick answer

The Japanese Garden at Cowden (number SC045060) 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 Japanese Garden at Cowden do?

The charity was set up to fund the restoration of a historic garden and provide a cultural visitor attraction in Clackmannanshire. In doing so it has expanded to also provide educational and employment opportunities in a rural area. Our main activity brings visitors to the garden where they can learn about Cowden's rich history as well as as about Japanese gardening design and symbolism. Our Education and Outreach programme takes us into the community with school visits, educational talks and activities on site for various community groups .

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Answers The Japanese Garden at Cowden 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: 20 August 2014
Also known as: The Japanese Garden at Cowden SCIO
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is The Japanese Garden at Cowden registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Japanese Garden at Cowden yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Japanese Garden at Cowden. 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 The Japanese Garden at Cowden a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Japanese Garden at Cowden as a registered charity (number SC045060) 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 Japanese Garden at Cowden's charity number?: The Japanese Garden at Cowden's charity number is SC045060. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045060?: Search SC045060 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 Japanese Garden at Cowden do?: The charity was set up to fund the restoration of a historic garden and provide a cultural visitor attraction in Clackmannanshire. In doing so it has expanded to also provide educational and employment opportunities in a rural area. Our main activity brings visitors to the garden where they can learn about Cowden's rich history as well as as about Japanese gardening design and symbolism. Our Education and Outreach programme takes us into the community with school visits, educational talks and activities on site for various community groups .
Does The Japanese Garden at Cowden have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Japanese Garden at Cowden. 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 Japanese Garden at Cowden?: The Japanese Garden at Cowden's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowdengarden.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 The Japanese Garden at Cowden registered as a charity?: The Japanese Garden at Cowden was entered on the register on 20 August 2014.

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.