--- title: "Forces Online Scotland — charity SC050678" description: "Forces Online Scotland (charity SC050678). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forces-online-scotland retrieved: 2026-09-23T10:48:24.032Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forces Online Scotland is listed as a registered charity (number SC050678) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £73,679 (year ending 2025-04-06). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Forces Online Scotland? Registered charity number SC050678 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-06) £73,679 Website [forcesonline.org.uk](http://forcesonline.org.uk/) ## What does Forces Online Scotland do? The object of the CIO is: THE RELIEF OF FORMER ARMED SERVICE PERSONNEL, WHO ARE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HELP AND ASSISTANCE AND BY OFFERING THEM A SIGNPOSTING SERVICE TO EXPERT SUPPORT PROVIDERS FOR THEIR BENEFIT. ## What causes is Forces Online Scotland 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 Forces Online Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forces Online Scotland 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Forces Online Scotland? - 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 add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=forces-online-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://forcesonline.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forces Online Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Forces Online Scotland as a registered charity (number SC050678) 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 Forces Online Scotland's charity number? Forces Online Scotland's charity number is SC050678. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050678? Search SC050678 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 Forces Online Scotland do? The object of the CIO is: THE RELIEF OF FORMER ARMED SERVICE PERSONNEL, WHO ARE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HELP AND ASSISTANCE AND BY OFFERING THEM A SIGNPOSTING SERVICE TO EXPERT SUPPORT PROVIDERS FOR THEIR BENEFIT. Does Forces Online Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forces Online Scotland. 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 Forces Online Scotland? Forces Online Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://forcesonline.org.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 2026-09-23, 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=SC050678).