Is Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC050920) 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 Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)'s charity number?

Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)'s charity number is SC050920. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050920?

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Does Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)?

Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) was entered on the register on 21 April 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050920SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)

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

Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)?

Registered charity number: SC050920
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) (number SC050920) 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 Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) do?

The organisation’s purposes are: Maintaining telephone call box at Alcaig, Conon Bridge,Dingwall, Ross & Cromarty for the benefit of the local community.. The advancement of citizenship and community development byproviding a book exchange library and local information point,helping promote people’s ability to participate in community life. The encouragement of the community to maintain the telephonebox and surrounding land, fostering a sense of pride in thecommunity.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)

Answers Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 21 April 2021
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) registered for?

the saving of livesthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC050920) 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 Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)'s charity number?: Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)'s charity number is SC050920. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050920?: Search SC050920 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 Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) do?: The organisation’s purposes are: Maintaining telephone call box at Alcaig, Conon Bridge,Dingwall, Ross & Cromarty for the benefit of the local community.. The advancement of citizenship and community development byproviding a book exchange library and local information point,helping promote people’s ability to participate in community life. The encouragement of the community to maintain the telephonebox and surrounding land, fostering a sense of pride in thecommunity.
Does Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (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 Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO)?: Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Friends of Alcaig Telephone Box (SCIO) was entered on the register on 21 April 2021.

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.