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title: "Fordyce Family Community — check charity number SC055537 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Fordyce Family Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055537. 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 intend"
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fordyce-family-community
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:23:26.032Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Fordyce Family Community is a registered charity (number SC055537) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Fordyce Family Community?

Registered charity number

SC055537

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

## What does Fordyce Family Community do?

The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for families and children aged 5-12, particularly those experiencing financial barriers

## What causes is Fordyce Family Community registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fordyce Family Community yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fordyce Family Community 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. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Fordyce Family Community a legitimate charity?

Yes. Fordyce Family Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055537) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Fordyce Family Community's charity number?

Fordyce Family Community's charity number is SC055537. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055537?

Search SC055537 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 Fordyce Family Community do?

The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for families and children aged 5-12, particularly those experiencing financial barriers

Does Fordyce Family Community have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fordyce Family Community. 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 Fordyce Family Community?

Fordyce Family Community 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 2026-08-07,
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=SC055537).