--- title: "Faf — charity SC053779 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Faf (charity SC053779). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/faf retrieved: 2026-10-06T13:24:10.803Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC053779Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) F # Faf Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Faf is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.freddiesataxiafund.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053779) Work at Faf? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=faf&type=claim&name=Faf) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Faf? Registered charity number SC053779 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Register contact address detail (not service area) Dundee City Website [www.freddiesataxiafund.co.uk](http://www.freddiesataxiafund.co.uk/) Quick answer Faf (number SC053779) 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 Faf do? To provide support and relief to people living in Tayside who are clinically diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, so that they may enjoy the best possible quality of life. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Faf Answers Faf gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 13 November 2024 Also known as Freddie's Ataxia Fund Where it says it operates Dundee City ## What causes is Faf registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Faf yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Faf. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Faf? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=faf&type=claim&name=Faf) [Visit charity website](http://www.freddiesataxiafund.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Faf a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Faf as a registered charity (number SC053779) 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 Faf's charity number? Faf's charity number is SC053779. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053779? Search SC053779 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 Faf do? To provide support and relief to people living in Tayside who are clinically diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, so that they may enjoy the best possible quality of life. Does Faf have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Faf. 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 Faf? Faf's website listed in our register data is http://www.freddiesataxiafund.co.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 Faf registered as a charity? Faf was entered on the register on 13 November 2024. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053779).