--- title: "Kilbarchan Improvement Projects — check charity number SC031251 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kilbarchan Improvement Projects a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031251. the advancement of education charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kilbarchan-improvement-projects retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:50:41.604Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kilbarchan Improvement Projects is a registered charity (number SC031251) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £20,137 (year ending 2025-03-30). 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 Kilbarchan Improvement Projects? Registered charity number SC031251 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30) £20,137 Website [www.kipco.org](https://www.kipco.org/) ## What does Kilbarchan Improvement Projects do? Our principal aim is to provide an environment in which the participants get something worthwhile in their experiences with us, perhaps through regular attendance of exercise classes, and encourage others to participate in one-off events like Concerts, Lectures, Burns Suppers etc. The services we have provided over 25 years has been enriched by the attendance of participants staying outside the village of Kilbarchan. The present board and volunteers have been operational for at least 6 years and strive to continue the work of our founders. ## What causes is Kilbarchan Improvement Projects registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kilbarchan Improvement Projects yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kilbarchan Improvement Projects 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=kilbarchan-improvement-projects&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.kipco.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kilbarchan Improvement Projects a legitimate charity? Yes. Kilbarchan Improvement Projects is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031251) 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 Kilbarchan Improvement Projects's charity number? Kilbarchan Improvement Projects's charity number is SC031251. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031251? Search SC031251 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 Kilbarchan Improvement Projects do? Our principal aim is to provide an environment in which the participants get something worthwhile in their experiences with us, perhaps through regular attendance of exercise classes, and encourage others to participate in one-off events like Concerts, Lectures, Burns Suppers etc. The services we have provided over 25 years has been enriched by the attendance of participants staying outside the village of Kilbarchan. The present board and volunteers have been operational for at least 6 years and strive to continue the work of our founders. Does Kilbarchan Improvement Projects have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kilbarchan Improvement Projects. 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 Kilbarchan Improvement Projects? Kilbarchan Improvement Projects's website is https://www.kipco.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC031251).