Is BeFriends Limited a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists BeFriends Limited as a registered charity (number SC022565) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is BeFriends Limited's charity number?

BeFriends Limited's charity number is SC022565. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC022565?

Search SC022565 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.

Does BeFriends Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BeFriends Limited. 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 BeFriends Limited?

BeFriends Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.befriends.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was BeFriends Limited registered as a charity?

BeFriends Limited was entered on the register on 22 July 1983.

Registered charity · No. SC022565Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

BeFriends Limited

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

BeFriends Limited is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about BeFriends Limited?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £100,591
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £77,227
Registered charity number: SC022565
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: www.befriends.org.uk

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BeFriends Limited (number SC022565) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does BeFriends Limited do?

BeFriends Dundee, a small charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people aged 5-25, is proud to present our 2024/25 Annual Report. Our mission to raise aspirations, build skills, and foster community involvement through one-to-one befriending and group activities has continued to transform lives across Dundee. This year, despite challenges, we’ve made significant strides in empowering young people, thanks to the unwavering commitment of our volunteers, staA, and supporters.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for BeFriends Limited

Answers BeFriends Limited gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 July 1983
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is BeFriends Limited registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for BeFriends Limited yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score BeFriends Limited. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to BeFriends Limited?

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Frequently asked questions

Is BeFriends Limited a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists BeFriends Limited as a registered charity (number SC022565) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is BeFriends Limited's charity number?: BeFriends Limited's charity number is SC022565. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC022565?: Search SC022565 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 BeFriends Limited do?: BeFriends Dundee, a small charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people aged 5-25, is proud to present our 2024/25 Annual Report. Our mission to raise aspirations, build skills, and foster community involvement through one-to-one befriending and group activities has continued to transform lives across Dundee. This year, despite challenges, we’ve made significant strides in empowering young people, thanks to the unwavering commitment of our volunteers, staA, and supporters.
Does BeFriends Limited have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BeFriends Limited. 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 BeFriends Limited?: BeFriends Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.befriends.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was BeFriends Limited registered as a charity?: BeFriends Limited was entered on the register on 22 July 1983.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.