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Registered charity · No. SC017511Fife

Scouts Scotland

Scouts Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Fife.

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Scouts Scotland is a registered charity (number SC017511) 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 £4,791,989 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Scouts Scotland?

Registered charity number
SC017511
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Fife
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£4,791,989

What does Scouts Scotland do?

We will prepare more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities. Our mission is that Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. We work within our values in that we act with care, respect, integrity, cooperation, exploring our own and others beliefs. Our development of young people takes place when the young people, in partnership with…

What causes is Scouts Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scouts Scotland yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scouts Scotland 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scouts Scotland a legitimate charity?
Yes. Scouts Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017511) 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 Scouts Scotland's charity number?
Scouts Scotland's charity number is SC017511. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017511?
Search SC017511 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 Scouts Scotland do?
We will prepare more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities. Our mission is that Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. We work within our values in that we act with care, respect, integrity, cooperation, exploring our own and others beliefs. Our development of young people takes place when the young people, in partnership with…
Does Scouts Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scouts Scotland. 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 Scouts Scotland?
Scouts Scotland's website is http://www.scouts.scot — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.