Is West Region Scout Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists West Region Scout Council as a registered charity (number SC006564) 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 West Region Scout Council's charity number?

West Region Scout Council's charity number is SC006564. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006564?

Search SC006564 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 West Region Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Region Scout Council. 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 West Region Scout Council?

West Region Scout Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.westregion.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 West Region Scout Council registered as a charity?

West Region Scout Council was entered on the register on 5 October 1977.

Registered charity · No. SC006564Unincorporated association

West Region Scout Council

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

West Region Scout Council 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 West Region Scout Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £244,460
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £203,295
Registered charity number: SC006564
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Renfrewshire
Website: www.westregion.org.uk

Quick answer

West Region Scout Council (number SC006564) 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 West Region Scout Council do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. This is achieved by the running of various groups across the Region with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts aged 6 to 16 attending. We also operate an active outdoor centre at Lapwing Lodge offering activities to a variety of user groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Region Scout Council

Answers West Region Scout Council 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 October 1977
Also known as: West Regional Scout Council
Where it says it operates: East Renfrewshire

What causes is West Region Scout Council registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for West Region Scout Council yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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 West Region Scout Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists West Region Scout Council as a registered charity (number SC006564) 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 West Region Scout Council's charity number?: West Region Scout Council's charity number is SC006564. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006564?: Search SC006564 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 West Region Scout Council do?: Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. This is achieved by the running of various groups across the Region with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts aged 6 to 16 attending. We also operate an active outdoor centre at Lapwing Lodge offering activities to a variety of user groups.
Does West Region Scout Council have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Region Scout Council. 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 West Region Scout Council?: West Region Scout Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.westregion.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 West Region Scout Council registered as a charity?: West Region Scout Council was entered on the register on 5 October 1977.

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.