Friends of John Muirs Birthplace
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Friends of John Muirs Birthplace is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Friends of John Muirs Birthplace?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-08-03
- £1,878
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-03
- £298
- Registered charity number
- SC022857
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- East Lothian
Quick answer
What does Friends of John Muirs Birthplace do?
Friends of John Muir's Birthplace was originally formed in 1994 as Dunbar John Muir's Association with the aim of promoting the life and work of John Muir in Dunbar and beyond. The Association successfully campaigned for the development of a centre celebrating Muir’s vision and influence on world conservation. It is a partner in the John Muir Birthplace Trust alongside East Lothian Council, Dunbar Community Council and the John Muir Trust. Friends support John Muir’s Birthplace with a variety of events, activities and fundraising.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of John Muirs Birthplace
Answers Friends of John Muirs Birthplace gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 3 August 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
- Also known as
- Dunbar's John Muir Association
- Where it says it operates
- East Lothian
What causes is Friends of John Muirs Birthplace registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of John Muirs Birthplace a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Friends of John Muirs Birthplace as a registered charity (number SC022857) 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 John Muirs Birthplace's charity number?
- Friends of John Muirs Birthplace's charity number is SC022857. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC022857?
- Search SC022857 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 John Muirs Birthplace do?
- Friends of John Muir's Birthplace was originally formed in 1994 as Dunbar John Muir's Association with the aim of promoting the life and work of John Muir in Dunbar and beyond. The Association successfully campaigned for the development of a centre celebrating Muir’s vision and influence on world conservation. It is a partner in the John Muir Birthplace Trust alongside East Lothian Council, Dunbar Community Council and the John Muir Trust. Friends support John Muir’s Birthplace with a variety of events, activities and fundraising.
- Does Friends of John Muirs Birthplace have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of John Muirs Birthplace. 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 John Muirs Birthplace?
- Friends of John Muirs Birthplace's website listed in our register data is http://www.muirbirthplacefriends.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- When was Friends of John Muirs Birthplace registered as a charity?
- Friends of John Muirs Birthplace was entered on the register on 27 July 1994.
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.