Is Friends of Canongate a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Canongate as a registered charity (number SC050739) 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 Canongate's charity number?

Friends of Canongate's charity number is SC050739. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050739?

Search SC050739 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 Friends of Canongate have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Canongate. 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 Canongate?

Friends of Canongate 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 Canongate registered as a charity?

Friends of Canongate was entered on the register on 3 February 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050739Unincorporated association

Friends of Canongate

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

Friends of Canongate is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Canongate?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £4,459
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £2,316
Registered charity number: SC050739
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife

Quick answer

Friends of Canongate (number SC050739) 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 Canongate do?

The charity is set up to help raise funds that support and advance the education of pupils attending the school. This is achieved through fundraising events held predominately within the school premises. Such events include Summer and Christmas Fairs, Discos, Movie Nights, Raffles, Sponsored exercise activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Canongate

Answers Friends of Canongate gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 3 February 2021
Also known as: Friends of Canongate Parent Council
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Friends of Canongate registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Canongate yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Canongate. 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 Friends of Canongate?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Canongate a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Canongate as a registered charity (number SC050739) 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 Canongate's charity number?: Friends of Canongate's charity number is SC050739. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050739?: Search SC050739 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 Canongate do?: The charity is set up to help raise funds that support and advance the education of pupils attending the school. This is achieved through fundraising events held predominately within the school premises. Such events include Summer and Christmas Fairs, Discos, Movie Nights, Raffles, Sponsored exercise activities.
Does Friends of Canongate have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Canongate. 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 Canongate?: Friends of Canongate 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 Canongate registered as a charity?: Friends of Canongate was entered on the register on 3 February 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.