Friends of John Muirs Birthplace
Friends of John Muirs Birthplace is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in East Lothian.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC022857
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- East Lothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-03)
- £1,878
What the charity does
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of John Muirs Birthplace a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends of John Muirs Birthplace is a registered charity (number SC022857) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- 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.
- How can I donate to Friends of John Muirs Birthplace?
- Friends of John Muirs Birthplace's website is http://www.muirbirthplacefriends.org.uk — 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.