Is Forth & Clyde Canal Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forth & Clyde Canal Society as a registered charity (number SC005463) 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 Forth & Clyde Canal Society's charity number?

Forth & Clyde Canal Society's charity number is SC005463. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005463?

Search SC005463 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 Forth & Clyde Canal Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Forth & Clyde Canal Society?

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When was Forth & Clyde Canal Society registered as a charity?

Forth & Clyde Canal Society was entered on the register on 9 March 1982.

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

Forth & Clyde Canal Society

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

Forth & Clyde Canal Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Forth & Clyde Canal Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £47,865
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £29,009
Registered charity number: SC005463
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Dunbartonshire
Website: www.forthandclyde.org.uk

Quick answer

Forth & Clyde Canal Society (number SC005463) 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 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.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Forth & Clyde Canal Society

Answers Forth & Clyde Canal Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 9 March 1982
Where it says it operates: East Dunbartonshire

What causes is Forth & Clyde Canal Society registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forth & Clyde Canal Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Forth & Clyde Canal Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forth & Clyde Canal Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forth & Clyde Canal Society as a registered charity (number SC005463) 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 Forth & Clyde Canal Society's charity number?: Forth & Clyde Canal Society's charity number is SC005463. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005463?: Search SC005463 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 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.
Does Forth & Clyde Canal Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forth & Clyde Canal Society. 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 Forth & Clyde Canal Society?: Forth & Clyde Canal Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.forthandclyde.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.
When was Forth & Clyde Canal Society registered as a charity?: Forth & Clyde Canal Society was entered on the register on 9 March 1982.

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.