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Registered charity · No. SC005463SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)East Dunbartonshire

Forth & Clyde Canal Society

Forth & Clyde Canal Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in East Dunbartonshire.

Quick answer

Forth & Clyde Canal Society is a registered charity (number SC005463) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £47,865 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC005463
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
East Dunbartonshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£47,865

What the charity does

Charity promotes history, heritage and navigation of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Charity achieves this by interacting with various organisations operating on the canal, with local communities and by attending various local events and fairs. Charity also provides social events and volunteering opportunities to members and wide local community Funding of the maintenance of Canal Boats and general operating costs of the charity comes from membership fees, canal boat charter trips hire fees and canal boat maintenance facility hire fees.

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forth & Clyde Canal Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forth & Clyde Canal Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Forth & Clyde Canal Society is a registered charity (number SC005463) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Forth & Clyde Canal Society do?
Charity promotes history, heritage and navigation of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Charity achieves this by interacting with various organisations operating on the canal, with local communities and by attending various local events and fairs. Charity also provides social events and volunteering opportunities to members and wide local community Funding of the maintenance of Canal Boats and general operating costs of the charity comes from membership fees, canal boat charter trips hire fees and canal boat maintenance facility hire fees.
How can I donate to Forth & Clyde Canal Society?
Forth & Clyde Canal Society's website is http://www.forthandclyde.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.