--- title: "Minnigaff Community Nursery — check charity number SC038717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Minnigaff Community Nursery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038717. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/minnigaff-community-nursery retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:15:01.393Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Minnigaff Community Nursery is a registered charity (number SC038717) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £181,874 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Minnigaff Community Nursery? Registered charity number SC038717 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £181,874 ## What does Minnigaff Community Nursery do? Minnigaff Community Nursery is a small committee run nursery with charitable status who are registered as a private company limited by guarantee. We are non-profit making with all monies used to benefit the nursery. We provide nursery places for children aged from 2-5 years in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council during term time only. We follow a play based curriculum delivered by Curriculum for Excellence 3-18 and Realising the Ambition and ensure excellence and equality in everything we do. ## What causes is Minnigaff Community Nursery registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Minnigaff Community Nursery yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Minnigaff Community Nursery 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=minnigaff-community-nursery&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Minnigaff Community Nursery a legitimate charity? Yes. Minnigaff Community Nursery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038717) 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 Minnigaff Community Nursery's charity number? Minnigaff Community Nursery's charity number is SC038717. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038717? Search SC038717 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 Minnigaff Community Nursery do? Minnigaff Community Nursery is a small committee run nursery with charitable status who are registered as a private company limited by guarantee. We are non-profit making with all monies used to benefit the nursery. We provide nursery places for children aged from 2-5 years in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council during term time only. We follow a play based curriculum delivered by Curriculum for Excellence 3-18 and Realising the Ambition and ensure excellence and equality in everything we do. Does Minnigaff Community Nursery have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Minnigaff Community Nursery. 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 Minnigaff Community Nursery? Minnigaff Community Nursery 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=SC038717).