OSCR Scottish charity profile

28 West Lothian Scout Group

ActiveCharity number SC044012
Registered20 May 2013
Main locationWest Lothian
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC044012
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
EH48 2LD

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The charity delivers scouting services to young people by providing groups led by scout leaders across the age range 6-8 years (Beavers). 8 - 10 1/2 years (Cubs) and Scouts. There is also a Squirrels Group for children aged (4-6). Children meet weekly and also go on hikes, trips and camps. They are encouraged to participate in activities and to work towards badges. The charity also seeks to earn additional funding by letting out the Scout hall to third party groups and the charity maintains the Scout Hall and organises its insurance and heating. A separate group uses the facilities to provide an Explorers group for older children. The group also participates in the larger UK scouting community and pays fees to the Regional Scouting organisation. the aim of the activities and experiences provided by the charity is to further the purposes outlined in paragraph 1 above.

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

The purpose of scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 March 2025£18,828£22,407012 November 2025
31 March 2024£21,606£20,95901 October 2024
31 March 2023£17,149£17,442016 November 2023
31 March 2022£21,314£24,519025 November 2022
31 March 2021£16,440£16,915022 September 2021

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
7 Woodlands Cottages, Armadale, Bathgate
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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