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Registered charity · No. SC051728SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Argyll And Bute

Friends of Ganavan [SCIO]

Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Argyll And Bute.

Quick answer

Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] is a registered charity (number SC051728) 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 health; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC051728
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Argyll And Bute

What the charity does

As detailed above Friends of Ganavan is set up to raise awareness and protection of the green space in the area known as Ganavan by Oban an area much used by both locals and visitors alike. We work alongside Oban Community Council as well as other groups, including input to the local planning department. This input is particularly valuable with the preparation of the community's Local Place Plan which is to be submitted by June 2025. Volunteers are present at all relevant community feedback sessions as to what the local community and visitors wish to see regarding the future of the natural e…

Registered causes

the advancement of healththe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] is a registered charity (number SC051728) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] do?
As detailed above Friends of Ganavan is set up to raise awareness and protection of the green space in the area known as Ganavan by Oban an area much used by both locals and visitors alike. We work alongside Oban Community Council as well as other groups, including input to the local planning department. This input is particularly valuable with the preparation of the community's Local Place Plan which is to be submitted by June 2025. Volunteers are present at all relevant community feedback sessions as to what the local community and visitors wish to see regarding the future of the natural e…
How can I donate to Friends of Ganavan [SCIO]?
Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.