Is Focolare Movement a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Focolare Movement as a registered charity (number SC039844) 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 Focolare Movement's charity number?

Focolare Movement's charity number is SC039844. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039844?

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Does Focolare Movement have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Focolare Movement. 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 Focolare Movement?

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When was Focolare Movement registered as a charity?

Focolare Movement was entered on the register on 3 September 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039844Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Focolare Movement

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

Focolare Movement 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 Focolare Movement?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,267,982
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £934,218
Registered charity number: SC039844
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): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.focolare.org/gb

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Focolare Movement (number SC039844) 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 Focolare Movement do?

The trustees hold and shall hold the Trust property and the income thereof upon trust to use and apply the same whether as capital or income for such charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Christian religion as may from time to time be carried out by or under the direction of members of the said Women's Section of the Focolare Movement in accordance with decisions from tome to time of the Trustees including in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing (i) the relief of the poor, sick, aged and those suffering from any mental or physical handicap, (…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Focolare Movement

Answers Focolare Movement 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: 3 September 2008
Also known as: The Focolare Trust
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Focolare Movement registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Focolare Movement yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Focolare Movement a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Focolare Movement as a registered charity (number SC039844) 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 Focolare Movement's charity number?: Focolare Movement's charity number is SC039844. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039844?: Search SC039844 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 Focolare Movement do?: The trustees hold and shall hold the Trust property and the income thereof upon trust to use and apply the same whether as capital or income for such charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Christian religion as may from time to time be carried out by or under the direction of members of the said Women's Section of the Focolare Movement in accordance with decisions from tome to time of the Trustees including in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing (i) the relief of the poor, sick, aged and those suffering from any mental or physical handicap, (…
Does Focolare Movement have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Focolare Movement. 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 Focolare Movement?: Focolare Movement's website listed in our register data is http://www.focolare.org/gb. 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 Focolare Movement registered as a charity?: Focolare Movement was entered on the register on 3 September 2008.

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.