--- title: "SW Scotland CRP — check charity number SC039478 | CharityCompare" description: "Is SW Scotland CRP a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039478. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sw-scotland-crp retrieved: 2026-08-26T09:20:35.380Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer SW Scotland CRP is a registered charity (number SC039478) 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. 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 SW Scotland CRP? Registered charity number SC039478 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Ayrshire ## What does SW Scotland CRP do? To protect the environment around, and to promote the culture and heritage of, the districts through which the Stranraer (via Ayr) - Kilmarnock - Gretna Green (via Dumfries) railway line runs and thus support sustainable development. Through community involvement, education and information, the organisation will support the Stranraer (via Ayr) - Kilmarnock - Gretna Green (via Dumfries) railway line by encouraging rail in preference to road travel and will seek to work with appropriate organisations, permitting the railway to play its part in overcoming physical, financial and social barriers… ## What causes is SW Scotland CRP 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 SW Scotland CRP yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SW Scotland CRP 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=sw-scotland-crp&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is SW Scotland CRP a legitimate charity? Yes. SW Scotland CRP is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039478) 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 SW Scotland CRP's charity number? SW Scotland CRP's charity number is SC039478. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039478? Search SC039478 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 SW Scotland CRP do? To protect the environment around, and to promote the culture and heritage of, the districts through which the Stranraer (via Ayr) - Kilmarnock - Gretna Green (via Dumfries) railway line runs and thus support sustainable development. Through community involvement, education and information, the organisation will support the Stranraer (via Ayr) - Kilmarnock - Gretna Green (via Dumfries) railway line by encouraging rail in preference to road travel and will seek to work with appropriate organisations, permitting the railway to play its part in overcoming physical, financial and social barriers… Does SW Scotland CRP have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SW Scotland CRP. 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 SW Scotland CRP? SW Scotland CRP 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=SC039478).