--- title: "Girlguiding Islay and Jura — check charity number SC038438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Girlguiding Islay and Jura a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038438. 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-islay-and-jura retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:32:34.976Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Girlguiding Islay and Jura is a registered charity (number SC038438) 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 £6,308 (year ending 2024-06-30). 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 Islay and Jura? Registered charity number SC038438 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2024-06-30) £6,308 ## What does Girlguiding Islay and Jura do? Girlguiding Islay and Jura was set up to support the individual guiding units (Guides, Brownies and Rainbows.) in their activities and to organise eventsfor all to come together eg Thinking Day ## What causes is Girlguiding Islay and Jura registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Girlguiding Islay and Jura yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Girlguiding Islay and Jura 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-islay-and-jura&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Girlguiding Islay and Jura a legitimate charity? Yes. Girlguiding Islay and Jura is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038438) 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 Islay and Jura's charity number? Girlguiding Islay and Jura's charity number is SC038438. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038438? Search SC038438 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 Islay and Jura do? Girlguiding Islay and Jura was set up to support the individual guiding units (Guides, Brownies and Rainbows.) in their activities and to organise eventsfor all to come together eg Thinking Day Does Girlguiding Islay and Jura have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Girlguiding Islay and Jura. 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 Islay and Jura? Girlguiding Islay and Jura 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=SC038438).