Is Forres Community First Responders a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forres Community First Responders as a registered charity (number SC053403) 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 Forres Community First Responders's charity number?

Forres Community First Responders's charity number is SC053403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053403?

Search SC053403 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 Forres Community First Responders have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forres Community First Responders. 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 Forres Community First Responders?

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

When was Forres Community First Responders registered as a charity?

Forres Community First Responders was entered on the register on 3 June 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053403SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Forres Community First Responders

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

Forres Community First Responders is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Forres Community First Responders?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,004
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,586
Registered charity number: SC053403
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray

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Forres Community First Responders (number SC053403) 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 Forres Community First Responders do?

The Forres Community First Responders (FCFR) was formed in early 2024 by Mark Thompson. Mark Thompson has 10 years Coastguard experience and is actively involved in Ardersier Community First Responders. He is ex-military and still works for the Ministry of Defence at Lossiemouth Airfield. As such, he has an excellent view of the demographics and geography of the Moray area along with a strong ability to motivate both ex-military and civilian persons of all backgrounds. The Scottish Ambulance Service trains first responders to attend emergencies ahead of the ambulance. This ensures care ca…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Forres Community First Responders

Answers Forres Community First Responders 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 June 2024
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Forres Community First Responders registered for?

the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forres Community First Responders yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forres Community First Responders a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forres Community First Responders as a registered charity (number SC053403) 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 Forres Community First Responders's charity number?: Forres Community First Responders's charity number is SC053403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053403?: Search SC053403 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 Forres Community First Responders do?: The Forres Community First Responders (FCFR) was formed in early 2024 by Mark Thompson. Mark Thompson has 10 years Coastguard experience and is actively involved in Ardersier Community First Responders. He is ex-military and still works for the Ministry of Defence at Lossiemouth Airfield. As such, he has an excellent view of the demographics and geography of the Moray area along with a strong ability to motivate both ex-military and civilian persons of all backgrounds. The Scottish Ambulance Service trains first responders to attend emergencies ahead of the ambulance. This ensures care ca…
Does Forres Community First Responders have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forres Community First Responders. 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 Forres Community First Responders?: Forres Community First Responders does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Forres Community First Responders registered as a charity?: Forres Community First Responders was entered on the register on 3 June 2024.

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.