Is forthgiving a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists forthgiving as a registered charity (number SC009124) 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 forthgiving's charity number?

forthgiving's charity number is SC009124. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009124?

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Does forthgiving have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for forthgiving. 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 forthgiving?

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When was forthgiving registered as a charity?

forthgiving was entered on the register on 29 May 1988.

Registered charity · No. SC009124SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

forthgiving is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about forthgiving?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £12,783
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £22,291
Registered charity number: SC009124
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stirling
Website: www.forthgiving.org.uk

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forthgiving (number SC009124) 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 forthgiving do?

The Sons of the Rock Society SCIO (trading as Forthgiving) is a Stirling-based philanthropic trust. Its charitable purposes are threefold: relieving the welfare needs of individuals, families and communities in necessitous circumstances across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. advancing education and welfare through discretionary awards, grants, bursaries and scholarships. and promoting public education in the heritage, history and culture of these districts, including the legacy of the Sons of the Rock Society. In practice, Forthgiving provides direct financial support to people facing…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for forthgiving

Answers forthgiving gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 May 1988
Also known as: The Sons of the Rock Society SCIO
Where it says it operates: Stirling

What causes is forthgiving registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for forthgiving yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score forthgiving. 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 forthgiving a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists forthgiving as a registered charity (number SC009124) 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 forthgiving's charity number?: forthgiving's charity number is SC009124. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009124?: Search SC009124 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 forthgiving do?: The Sons of the Rock Society SCIO (trading as Forthgiving) is a Stirling-based philanthropic trust. Its charitable purposes are threefold: relieving the welfare needs of individuals, families and communities in necessitous circumstances across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. advancing education and welfare through discretionary awards, grants, bursaries and scholarships. and promoting public education in the heritage, history and culture of these districts, including the legacy of the Sons of the Rock Society. In practice, Forthgiving provides direct financial support to people facing…
Does forthgiving have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for forthgiving. 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 forthgiving?: forthgiving's website listed in our register data is http://www.forthgiving.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 forthgiving registered as a charity?: forthgiving was entered on the register on 29 May 1988.

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.