CFoIS
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
CFoIS is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.
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What are the key facts about CFoIS?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £13,598
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £13,169
- Registered charity number
- SC051263
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Glasgow City
- Website
- www.cfois.scot
Quick answer
What does CFoIS do?
CFoIS was established in 1984 as the Scottish part of a UK wide initiative to set up an independent organisation to champion people's right to find out about how they are governed and how their services are delivered. CFoIS has consistently worked to improve public access to official information, to secure a legal right to access information and to enforce that right. CFoIS has been associated with all FoI legal reform in Scotland and continues to focus on the importance of open and accountable government to enable informed scrutiny which includes transparent public services and services of a…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for CFoIS
Answers CFoIS 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
- Also known as
- The Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland
- Where it says it operates
- Glasgow City
What causes is CFoIS registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for CFoIS yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score CFoIS. 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 CFoIS?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is CFoIS a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists CFoIS as a registered charity (number SC051263) 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 CFoIS's charity number?
- CFoIS's charity number is SC051263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC051263?
- Search SC051263 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 CFoIS do?
- CFoIS was established in 1984 as the Scottish part of a UK wide initiative to set up an independent organisation to champion people's right to find out about how they are governed and how their services are delivered. CFoIS has consistently worked to improve public access to official information, to secure a legal right to access information and to enforce that right. CFoIS has been associated with all FoI legal reform in Scotland and continues to focus on the importance of open and accountable government to enable informed scrutiny which includes transparent public services and services of a…
- Does CFoIS have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CFoIS. 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 CFoIS?
- CFoIS's website listed in our register data is https://www.cfois.scot/. 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 CFoIS registered as a charity?
- CFoIS was entered on the register on 16 September 2021.
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.