--- title: "Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch — check charity number SC028986 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028986. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-british-legion-scotland-newton-mearns-district-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:10:40.697Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch is a registered charity (number SC028986) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £33,681 (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 Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch? Registered charity number SC028986 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £33,681 ## What does Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch do? The Branch is established under the constitution of the RBLS and is subject to the control and direction of the Area 5 Executive /Council acting under the authority of the NBT. The purpose of the RBLS are 4.1.1 Are the prevention or relief of poverty amongst men or women who have at ant time honourably served with any branch of the nave, military and air forces of the Crown (whether Regular or Reserve ) . Royal Observer Corps and members of HM Coastguard. the Merchant Navy.the forces of Allied Nations. the Women's Land Army. the Women's Timber Corps. Bevin Boys. members of the War Widows Ass… ## What causes is Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch 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=royal-british-legion-scotland-newton-mearns-district-branch&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028986) 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 Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch's charity number? Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch's charity number is SC028986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028986? Search SC028986 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 Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch do? The Branch is established under the constitution of the RBLS and is subject to the control and direction of the Area 5 Executive /Council acting under the authority of the NBT. The purpose of the RBLS are 4.1.1 Are the prevention or relief of poverty amongst men or women who have at ant time honourably served with any branch of the nave, military and air forces of the Crown (whether Regular or Reserve ) . Royal Observer Corps and members of HM Coastguard. the Merchant Navy.the forces of Allied Nations. the Women's Land Army. the Women's Timber Corps. Bevin Boys. members of the War Widows Ass… Does Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch. 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 Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch? Royal British Legion Scotland Newton Mearns & District Branch 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=SC028986).