--- title: "Wigtown Bowling Club — check charity number SC052591 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wigtown Bowling Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052591. the advancement of public participation in sport charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigtown-bowling-club retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:31.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wigtown Bowling Club is a registered charity (number SC052591) 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 public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £9,324 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Wigtown Bowling Club? Registered charity number SC052591 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,324 ## What does Wigtown Bowling Club do? The Wigtown Bowling Club provides bowling for members and any member of the public who wants to play bowls. We also provide 3 open tournaments per year for members of the public who wish to paly in the event. We provide a meeting area for other groups who wish to use the Clubhouse and raise funds by holding a soup kitchen during the book festival. We also have a race afternoon and a bingo evening. ## What causes is Wigtown Bowling Club registered for? the advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigtown Bowling Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigtown Bowling Club 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=wigtown-bowling-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wigtown Bowling Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Wigtown Bowling Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052591) 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 Wigtown Bowling Club's charity number? Wigtown Bowling Club's charity number is SC052591. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052591? Search SC052591 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 Wigtown Bowling Club do? The Wigtown Bowling Club provides bowling for members and any member of the public who wants to play bowls. We also provide 3 open tournaments per year for members of the public who wish to paly in the event. We provide a meeting area for other groups who wish to use the Clubhouse and raise funds by holding a soup kitchen during the book festival. We also have a race afternoon and a bingo evening. Does Wigtown Bowling Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtown Bowling Club. 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 Wigtown Bowling Club? Wigtown Bowling Club 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=SC052591).