The Cowane
The Cowane is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Stirling.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Cowane?
- Registered charity number
- SC055439
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Stirling
- Website
- www.thecowane.org
What does The Cowane do?
The organisation's purposes are: To advance the performing arts in Stirling through the provision of a high quality theatre venue and community use spaces in Stirling city centre. For this purpose, Stirling refers to the area managed by Stirling Council. To advance heritage by the upkeep and maintenance of a listed building and retain its use within the community. This clause refers to The Cowane Centre, 69 Cowane Street, Stirling, FK8 1JP – a grade C listed building. The building is a former primary school, converted into a community centre and theatre and most recently used by Stirling…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Cowane a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Cowane is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055439) 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 The Cowane's charity number?
- The Cowane's charity number is SC055439. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC055439?
- Search SC055439 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 The Cowane do?
- The organisation's purposes are: To advance the performing arts in Stirling through the provision of a high quality theatre venue and community use spaces in Stirling city centre. For this purpose, Stirling refers to the area managed by Stirling Council. To advance heritage by the upkeep and maintenance of a listed building and retain its use within the community. This clause refers to The Cowane Centre, 69 Cowane Street, Stirling, FK8 1JP – a grade C listed building. The building is a former primary school, converted into a community centre and theatre and most recently used by Stirling…
- Does The Cowane have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cowane. 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 The Cowane?
- The Cowane's website is http://www.thecowane.org — 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.