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Registered charity · No. SC022857Unincorporated associationEast Lothian

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.

Quick answer

Friends of John Muirs Birthplace is a registered charity (number SC022857) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,878 (year ending 2025-08-03). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

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.

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of John Muirs Birthplace 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 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.