Is Fosa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Fosa as a registered charity (number SC052279) 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 Fosa's charity number?

Fosa's charity number is SC052279. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052279?

Search SC052279 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 Fosa have reviews and complaints?

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

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

When was Fosa registered as a charity?

Fosa was entered on the register on 26 January 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052279SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Fosa

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

Fosa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, 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 Fosa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £169,733
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £170,459
Registered charity number: SC052279
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire

Quick answer

Fosa (number SC052279) 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 Fosa do?

The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: • The advancement of religion, and in furtherance of this purpose. • to support the pastoral work of the St Andrew Community. • to work in partnership with other bodies to further the purpose.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fosa

Answers Fosa gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 26 January 2023
Also known as: Friends of St Andrew SCIO
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Fosa registered for?

the advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Fosa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fosa. 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

What should you check before donating to Fosa?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fosa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Fosa as a registered charity (number SC052279) 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 Fosa's charity number?: Fosa's charity number is SC052279. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052279?: Search SC052279 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 Fosa do?: The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: • The advancement of religion, and in furtherance of this purpose. • to support the pastoral work of the St Andrew Community. • to work in partnership with other bodies to further the purpose.
Does Fosa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fosa. 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 Fosa?: Fosa does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Fosa registered as a charity?: Fosa was entered on the register on 26 January 2023.

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.