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Registered charity · No. SC050608SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Argyll And Bute

Friends of Geilston

Friends of Geilston is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Argyll And Bute.

Quick answer

Friends of Geilston is a registered charity (number SC050608) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £7,828 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC050608
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Argyll And Bute
Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)
£7,828

What the charity does

The charity was established to promote, protect and preserve the presence of Geilston Garden, House and Estate in Cardross, Argyll and Bute to the benefit of the local community and wider public. We campaign to keep the garden and estate open to the public and under the ownership and management of the National Trust for Scotland. The Friends seek to work with the NTS to this end. We promote the garden through organising various events and activities throughout the season. We continue to maintain contacts with the NTS to secure their on going commitment to the property. We seek to support proj…

Registered causes

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 Geilston 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 Geilston a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of Geilston is a registered charity (number SC050608) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Friends of Geilston do?
The charity was established to promote, protect and preserve the presence of Geilston Garden, House and Estate in Cardross, Argyll and Bute to the benefit of the local community and wider public. We campaign to keep the garden and estate open to the public and under the ownership and management of the National Trust for Scotland. The Friends seek to work with the NTS to this end. We promote the garden through organising various events and activities throughout the season. We continue to maintain contacts with the NTS to secure their on going commitment to the property. We seek to support proj…
How can I donate to Friends of Geilston?
Friends of Geilston's website is https://friendsofgeilston.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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.