--- title: "Girlguiding Cowal — check charity number SC038544 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Girlguiding Cowal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038544. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/girlguiding-cowal retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:19.830Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Girlguiding Cowal is a registered charity (number SC038544) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £4,544 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Girlguiding Cowal? Registered charity number SC038544 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £4,544 ## What does Girlguiding Cowal do? To provide a meeting place for girls to learn activities and be good citizens ## What causes is Girlguiding Cowal registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Girlguiding Cowal yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Girlguiding Cowal is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=girlguiding-cowal&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Girlguiding Cowal a legitimate charity? Yes. Girlguiding Cowal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038544) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Girlguiding Cowal's charity number? Girlguiding Cowal's charity number is SC038544. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038544? Search SC038544 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 Girlguiding Cowal do? To provide a meeting place for girls to learn activities and be good citizens Does Girlguiding Cowal have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Girlguiding Cowal. 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 Girlguiding Cowal? Girlguiding Cowal does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC038544).