Is Four Square a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Four Square as a registered charity (number SC017242) 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 Four Square's charity number?

Four Square's charity number is SC017242. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017242?

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How can I donate to Four Square?

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Registered charity · No. SC017242Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)City of Edinburgh

Four Square

Four Square is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Quick answer

Four Square is listed as a registered charity (number SC017242) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £4,176,079 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Four Square?

Registered charity number: SC017242
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £4,176,079
Website: www.foursquare.org.uk

What does Four Square do?

We provide accommodation and support services for people who are homeless across the City of Edinburgh. We run two community services - Visiting Housing Support - supporting 300+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and Springboard - a mentoring support project for young people. We run a student programme for social work, counselling and art therapy students. We run Edinburgh Furniture Initiative - a reuse charity shop, collecting and selling furniture & electricals and providing learning and work opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness and also run a communi…

What causes is Four Square registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Four Square yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Four Square 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Four Square?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Four Square a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Four Square as a registered charity (number SC017242) 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 Four Square's charity number?: Four Square's charity number is SC017242. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017242?: Search SC017242 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 Four Square do?: We provide accommodation and support services for people who are homeless across the City of Edinburgh. We run two community services - Visiting Housing Support - supporting 300+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and Springboard - a mentoring support project for young people. We run a student programme for social work, counselling and art therapy students. We run Edinburgh Furniture Initiative - a reuse charity shop, collecting and selling furniture & electricals and providing learning and work opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness and also run a communi…
Does Four Square have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Four Square. 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 Four Square?: Four Square's website listed in our register data is http://www.foursquare.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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.