Is Glenkens Community Shop a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Glenkens Community Shop as a registered charity (number SC043944) 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 Glenkens Community Shop's charity number?

Glenkens Community Shop's charity number is SC043944. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043944?

Search SC043944 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 Glenkens Community Shop have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenkens Community Shop. 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 Glenkens Community Shop?

Glenkens Community Shop does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Glenkens Community Shop registered as a charity?

Glenkens Community Shop was entered on the register on 17 April 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043944SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Glenkens Community Shop

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

Glenkens Community Shop is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Glenkens Community Shop?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-30: £26,398
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-30: £25,270
Registered charity number: SC043944
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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Glenkens Community Shop (number SC043944) 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 Glenkens Community Shop do?

We aim to promote citizenship and community development with a designated area known as the Glenkens. We do this by raising funds through our charity shop activities . We then provide funding to groups and individuals through twice-yearly funding allocation meetings. Every volunteer has the right to attend these meetings, and final decisions are made by a show of hands.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Glenkens Community Shop

Answers Glenkens Community Shop gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 2026, 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 April 2013
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Glenkens Community Shop registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Glenkens Community Shop yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Glenkens Community Shop. 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 Glenkens Community Shop?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glenkens Community Shop a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Glenkens Community Shop as a registered charity (number SC043944) 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 Glenkens Community Shop's charity number?: Glenkens Community Shop's charity number is SC043944. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043944?: Search SC043944 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 Glenkens Community Shop do?: We aim to promote citizenship and community development with a designated area known as the Glenkens. We do this by raising funds through our charity shop activities . We then provide funding to groups and individuals through twice-yearly funding allocation meetings. Every volunteer has the right to attend these meetings, and final decisions are made by a show of hands.
Does Glenkens Community Shop have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenkens Community Shop. 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 Glenkens Community Shop?: Glenkens Community Shop does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Glenkens Community Shop registered as a charity?: Glenkens Community Shop was entered on the register on 17 April 2013.

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.