Is FoLM a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists FoLM as a registered charity (number SC052542) 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 FoLM's charity number?

FoLM's charity number is SC052542. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052542?

Search SC052542 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 FoLM have reviews and complaints?

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

FoLM does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. SC052542SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

FoLM

FoLM is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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FoLM is listed as a registered charity (number SC052542) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £69,623 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about FoLM?

Registered charity number: SC052542
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £69,623

What does FoLM do?

Advance environmental protection and/or improvement within LMCP through supporting the maintenance, conservation and/or improvement of the facility. advance heritage, particularly among users of LMCP, including increasing public knowledge of the history. supporting the preservation and improvement for the benefit of the general public, the historical, architectural or constructional heritage that may exist within LMCP in buildings (including any structure or erection and any part of a building as so defined) of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest. support…

What causes is FoLM registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for FoLM yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. FoLM 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 FoLM?

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Frequently asked questions

Is FoLM a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists FoLM as a registered charity (number SC052542) 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 FoLM's charity number?: FoLM's charity number is SC052542. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052542?: Search SC052542 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 FoLM do?: Advance environmental protection and/or improvement within LMCP through supporting the maintenance, conservation and/or improvement of the facility. advance heritage, particularly among users of LMCP, including increasing public knowledge of the history. supporting the preservation and improvement for the benefit of the general public, the historical, architectural or constructional heritage that may exist within LMCP in buildings (including any structure or erection and any part of a building as so defined) of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest. support…
Does FoLM have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FoLM. 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 FoLM?: FoLM does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.