--- title: "St Columbas Former Pupils Association — check charity number SC016292 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Columbas Former Pupils Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016292. the advancement of education charity based in Inverclyde. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-columbas-former-pupils-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:25:14.005Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Columbas Former Pupils Association is a registered charity (number SC016292) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,441 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 St Columbas Former Pupils Association? Registered charity number SC016292 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Inverclyde Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £2,441 ## What does St Columbas Former Pupils Association do? To encourage former pupils to have a continued interest in the school ## What causes is St Columbas Former Pupils Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Columbas Former Pupils Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Columbas Former Pupils Association 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=st-columbas-former-pupils-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Columbas Former Pupils Association a legitimate charity? Yes. St Columbas Former Pupils Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016292) 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 St Columbas Former Pupils Association's charity number? St Columbas Former Pupils Association's charity number is SC016292. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016292? Search SC016292 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 St Columbas Former Pupils Association do? To encourage former pupils to have a continued interest in the school Does St Columbas Former Pupils Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Columbas Former Pupils Association. 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 St Columbas Former Pupils Association? St Columbas Former Pupils Association 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=SC016292).