Is Cofis a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cofis as a registered charity (number SC050079) 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 Cofis's charity number?

Cofis's charity number is SC050079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050079?

Search SC050079 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 Cofis have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cofis. 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 Cofis?

Cofis's website listed in our register data is http://www.cofis.org. 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 Cofis registered as a charity?

Cofis was entered on the register on 17 April 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050079SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cofis

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

Cofis is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about Cofis?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £4,976
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £5,104
Registered charity number: SC050079
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.cofis.org

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Cofis (number SC050079) 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 Cofis do?

COFIS is set up to support Friends of Israel groups in Scotland and to challenge antisemitism and misinformation about Israel. It does this through maintaining a website providing information about Israel and social media accounts, as well as providing administrative support to regional Friends of Israel groups including maintenance of social media accounts. Trustees also liaise with and support like-minded individuals and organisations throughout the rest of the UK.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cofis

Answers Cofis gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 17 April 2020
Also known as: Confederation of Friends of Israel in Scotland
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Cofis registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cofis yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cofis. 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 Cofis?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cofis a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cofis as a registered charity (number SC050079) 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 Cofis's charity number?: Cofis's charity number is SC050079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050079?: Search SC050079 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 Cofis do?: COFIS is set up to support Friends of Israel groups in Scotland and to challenge antisemitism and misinformation about Israel. It does this through maintaining a website providing information about Israel and social media accounts, as well as providing administrative support to regional Friends of Israel groups including maintenance of social media accounts. Trustees also liaise with and support like-minded individuals and organisations throughout the rest of the UK.
Does Cofis have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cofis. 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 Cofis?: Cofis's website listed in our register data is http://www.cofis.org. 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 Cofis registered as a charity?: Cofis was entered on the register on 17 April 2020.

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.