Is Foip a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Foip as a registered charity (number SC051255) 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 Foip's charity number?

Foip's charity number is SC051255. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051255?

Search SC051255 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 Foip have reviews and complaints?

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

Foip's website listed in our register data is http://friendsofinverleithpark.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.

Registered charity · No. SC051255SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

Foip

Foip is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Quick answer

Foip is listed as a registered charity (number SC051255) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £3,788 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Foip?

Registered charity number: SC051255
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30): £3,788
Website: friendsofinverleithpark.co.uk

What does Foip do?

To protect and improve Inverleith Park for the community, we volunteer to look after parts of the park - plant bulbs, shrubs and trees. liaise with the local authority. increasing biodiversity. pond dipping sessions for children. bat walk. newsletters. make and sell calendar every year. Importantly we are heavily involved with the council in planning changes to the park such as toilets. improved play area etc.

What causes is Foip registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Foip yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foip is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Foip?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Foip a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Foip as a registered charity (number SC051255) 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 Foip's charity number?: Foip's charity number is SC051255. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051255?: Search SC051255 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 Foip do?: To protect and improve Inverleith Park for the community, we volunteer to look after parts of the park - plant bulbs, shrubs and trees. liaise with the local authority. increasing biodiversity. pond dipping sessions for children. bat walk. newsletters. make and sell calendar every year. Importantly we are heavily involved with the council in planning changes to the park such as toilets. improved play area etc.
Does Foip have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foip. 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 Foip?: Foip's website listed in our register data is http://friendsofinverleithpark.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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.