Is Friends of Farnell a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Farnell as a registered charity (number SC052325) 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 Farnell's charity number?

Friends of Farnell's charity number is SC052325. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052325?

Search SC052325 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 Farnell have reviews and complaints?

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

Friends of Farnell 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 Farnell registered as a charity?

Friends of Farnell was entered on the register on 14 February 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052325SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of Farnell

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

Friends of Farnell is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, 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.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Farnell?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £571
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £152
Registered charity number: SC052325
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Angus

Quick answer

Friends of Farnell (number SC052325) 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 Farnell do?

Undertake the aims of the constitution

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Friends of Farnell gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 14 February 2023
Where it says it operates: Angus

What causes is Friends of Farnell registered for?

the advancement of religionthe 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 Farnell yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Farnell a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Farnell as a registered charity (number SC052325) 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 Farnell's charity number?: Friends of Farnell's charity number is SC052325. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052325?: Search SC052325 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 Farnell do?: Undertake the aims of the constitution
Does Friends of Farnell have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Farnell. 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 Farnell?: Friends of Farnell 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 Farnell registered as a charity?: Friends of Farnell was entered on the register on 14 February 2023.

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.