Is Forth SPAN a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forth SPAN as a registered charity (number SC053321) 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 SPAN's charity number?

Forth SPAN's charity number is SC053321. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053321?

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Does Forth SPAN have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forth SPAN. 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 SPAN?

Forth SPAN's website listed in our register data is http://forthspan.org. 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 SPAN registered as a charity?

Forth SPAN was entered on the register on 30 April 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053321SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Forth SPAN

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

Forth SPAN is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Forth SPAN?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £5,257
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £941
Registered charity number: SC053321
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: forthspan.org

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Forth SPAN (number SC053321) 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 SPAN do?

Forth SPAN is a registered charity (SC053321) based in Queensferry and surrounding areas. We are a grassroots organisation with a mission to contribute to reducing deaths by suicide through targeted local approaches including: funding and facilitation of suicide prevention and mental health training and resources. supporting and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. In March 2025 we ran the first ever Ferry Well festival focussing on mental health and wellbeing for the residents of South Queensferry. The weekend festival included delivering training to over 50 people on suicide aw…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Forth SPAN

Answers Forth SPAN gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 30 April 2024
Also known as: Forth SPAN (Suicide Prevention Action Network)
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Forth SPAN registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forth SPAN yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Forth SPAN. 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 SPAN a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forth SPAN as a registered charity (number SC053321) 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 SPAN's charity number?: Forth SPAN's charity number is SC053321. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053321?: Search SC053321 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 SPAN do?: Forth SPAN is a registered charity (SC053321) based in Queensferry and surrounding areas. We are a grassroots organisation with a mission to contribute to reducing deaths by suicide through targeted local approaches including: funding and facilitation of suicide prevention and mental health training and resources. supporting and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. In March 2025 we ran the first ever Ferry Well festival focussing on mental health and wellbeing for the residents of South Queensferry. The weekend festival included delivering training to over 50 people on suicide aw…
Does Forth SPAN have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forth SPAN. 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 SPAN?: Forth SPAN's website listed in our register data is http://forthspan.org. 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 SPAN registered as a charity?: Forth SPAN was entered on the register on 30 April 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.