--- title: "Friends of Dunedin Park — check charity number SC055544 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Dunedin Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055544. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-dunedin-park retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:51:41.147Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Dunedin Park is a registered charity (number SC055544) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; 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. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Dunedin Park? Registered charity number SC055544 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does Friends of Dunedin Park do? Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship, community development and engagement including the betterment of Westwood, Hairmyers and surrounding area and supporting the local voluntary sector. 4.2 The provision of recreational activities or of a venue for the provision of such activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons for whom the activities are primarily intended 4.3 The advancement of local arts, heritage, culture and environmental science 4.4 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement. ## What causes is Friends of Dunedin Park registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Dunedin Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Dunedin Park 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-dunedin-park&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Dunedin Park a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Dunedin Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055544) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of Dunedin Park's charity number? Friends of Dunedin Park's charity number is SC055544. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055544? Search SC055544 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 Dunedin Park do? Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship, community development and engagement including the betterment of Westwood, Hairmyers and surrounding area and supporting the local voluntary sector. 4.2 The provision of recreational activities or of a venue for the provision of such activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons for whom the activities are primarily intended 4.3 The advancement of local arts, heritage, culture and environmental science 4.4 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement. Does Friends of Dunedin Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Dunedin Park. 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 Dunedin Park? Friends of Dunedin Park does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055544).