Is Freedom of Flight a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Freedom of Flight as a registered charity (number SC043680) 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 Freedom of Flight's charity number?

Freedom of Flight's charity number is SC043680. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043680?

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Does Freedom of Flight have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Freedom of Flight. 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 Freedom of Flight?

Freedom of Flight's website listed in our register data is http://www.freedom-of-flight.co.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 Freedom of Flight registered as a charity?

Freedom of Flight was entered on the register on 3 January 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043680SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Freedom of Flight

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

Freedom of Flight is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about Freedom of Flight?

Registered charity number: SC043680
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Inverclyde
Website: www.freedom-of-flight.co.uk

Quick answer

Freedom of Flight (number SC043680) 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 Freedom of Flight do?

The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: To advance the education of disabled pilots. It will do so by promoting the awareness of disabled flying in the United Kingdom. and To enhance the provision of recreational facilities, specifically appropriately-configured aeroplanes, for the use of qualified and trainee disabled pilots. It will do so by raising funds to support those using the medium of flight to increase confidence, well-being and self esteem. and To promote equality between able-bodied and disabled pilots. It will do so throug…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Freedom of Flight

Answers Freedom of Flight gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 2016, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 January 2013
Where it says it operates: Inverclyde

What causes is Freedom of Flight registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Freedom of Flight yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Freedom of Flight. 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 Freedom of Flight a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Freedom of Flight as a registered charity (number SC043680) 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 Freedom of Flight's charity number?: Freedom of Flight's charity number is SC043680. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043680?: Search SC043680 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 Freedom of Flight do?: The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: To advance the education of disabled pilots. It will do so by promoting the awareness of disabled flying in the United Kingdom. and To enhance the provision of recreational facilities, specifically appropriately-configured aeroplanes, for the use of qualified and trainee disabled pilots. It will do so by raising funds to support those using the medium of flight to increase confidence, well-being and self esteem. and To promote equality between able-bodied and disabled pilots. It will do so throug…
Does Freedom of Flight have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Freedom of Flight. 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 Freedom of Flight?: Freedom of Flight's website listed in our register data is http://www.freedom-of-flight.co.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 Freedom of Flight registered as a charity?: Freedom of Flight was entered on the register on 3 January 2013.

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.