Is Fordbank Scout Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Fordbank Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC048912) 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 Fordbank Scout Group's charity number?

Fordbank Scout Group's charity number is SC048912. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048912?

Search SC048912 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 Fordbank Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fordbank Scout Group. 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 Fordbank Scout Group?

Fordbank Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Fordbank Scout Group registered as a charity?

Fordbank Scout Group was entered on the register on 17 December 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048912Unincorporated association

Fordbank Scout Group

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

Fordbank Scout Group 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 Fordbank Scout Group?

Reported income · year ending 2023-07-31: £34,433
Reported spending · year ending 2023-07-31: £36,135
Registered charity number: SC048912
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Inverclyde

Quick answer

Fordbank Scout Group (number SC048912) 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 Fordbank Scout Group do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fordbank Scout Group

Answers Fordbank Scout Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 December 2018
Also known as: 2nd Johnstone (Fordbank) Scout Group
Where it says it operates: Inverclyde

What causes is Fordbank Scout Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Fordbank Scout Group yet?

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

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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 Fordbank Scout Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Fordbank Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC048912) 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 Fordbank Scout Group's charity number?: Fordbank Scout Group's charity number is SC048912. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048912?: Search SC048912 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 Fordbank Scout Group do?: Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Does Fordbank Scout Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fordbank Scout Group. 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 Fordbank Scout Group?: Fordbank Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Fordbank Scout Group registered as a charity?: Fordbank Scout Group was entered on the register on 17 December 2018.

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.