01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC035343
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- Eh17 8XH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Purpose of Scouting Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Values of Scouting As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity - We act with integrity. we are honest, trustworthy and loyal. Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others. Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live. Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes. Co-operation - We make a positive difference. we cooperate with others and make friends. The Scout Method Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: - enjoy what they are doing and have fun - take part in activities indoors and outdoors - learn by doing - share in spiritual reflection - take responsibility and make choices - undertake new and challenging activities - make and live by their Promise.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March 2026 | £8,452 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £13,531 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 27 September 2026 |
| 1 March 2025 | £24,265 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £32,240 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 2 March 2026 |
| 1 March 2024 | £14,539 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £24,059 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 12 June 2025 |
| 1 March 2023 | £16,371 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £12,061 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 12 June 2025 |
| 1 March 2022 | £7,174 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £5,699 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 2 February 2025 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 4 Damselfly View, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.facebook.com/162ndBraidScouts/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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