Is Friendly Access (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friendly Access (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC045029) 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 Friendly Access (SCIO)'s charity number?

Friendly Access (SCIO)'s charity number is SC045029. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045029?

Search SC045029 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 Friendly Access (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friendly Access (SCIO)?

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When was Friendly Access (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Friendly Access (SCIO) was entered on the register on 4 August 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045029SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friendly Access (SCIO)

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

Friendly Access (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Friendly Access (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £34,792
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £47,969
Registered charity number: SC045029
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.friendlyaccess.org

Quick answer

Friendly Access (SCIO) (number SC045029) 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 Friendly Access (SCIO) do?

Friendly Access is a Scottish charity which works to improve accessibility, inclusion and participation for disabled individuals and people with additional support needs. We aim to reduce barriers, social isolation and exclusion through sport, education, accessibility awareness, policy engagement and community-based projects. We deliver adaptive and inclusive activities including SurfABLE Scotland, Scotland’s first adaptive surf programme, and SwimABLE Scotland, which provides structured inclusive swimming opportunities for children and young people with additional support needs. Our work f…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friendly Access (SCIO)

Answers Friendly Access (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 4 August 2014
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Friendly Access (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friendly Access (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friendly Access (SCIO). 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 Friendly Access (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friendly Access (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC045029) 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 Friendly Access (SCIO)'s charity number?: Friendly Access (SCIO)'s charity number is SC045029. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045029?: Search SC045029 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 Friendly Access (SCIO) do?: Friendly Access is a Scottish charity which works to improve accessibility, inclusion and participation for disabled individuals and people with additional support needs. We aim to reduce barriers, social isolation and exclusion through sport, education, accessibility awareness, policy engagement and community-based projects. We deliver adaptive and inclusive activities including SurfABLE Scotland, Scotland’s first adaptive surf programme, and SwimABLE Scotland, which provides structured inclusive swimming opportunities for children and young people with additional support needs. Our work f…
Does Friendly Access (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friendly Access (SCIO). 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 Friendly Access (SCIO)?: Friendly Access (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.friendlyaccess.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 Friendly Access (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Friendly Access (SCIO) was entered on the register on 4 August 2014.

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.