Is Friends of Oaklands a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Oaklands as a registered charity (number SC048592) 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 Oaklands's charity number?

Friends of Oaklands's charity number is SC048592. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048592?

Search SC048592 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.

Does Friends of Oaklands have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Oaklands. 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 Oaklands?

Friends of Oaklands does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Friends of Oaklands registered as a charity?

Friends of Oaklands was entered on the register on 1 August 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048592SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of Oaklands

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Friends of Oaklands is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Oaklands?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £31,568
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £28,436
Registered charity number: SC048592
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Friends of Oaklands (number SC048592) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of Oaklands do?

The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are to support the provision of recreational activities and equipment for children with severe additional support needs at Oaklands School. In furtherance of this we shall make grant/funding applications, arrange fundraising events and arrange fun days and activities to support those affected and their families, friends and the community

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Oaklands

Answers Friends of Oaklands gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 August 2018
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Friends of Oaklands registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Oaklands yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Oaklands. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Oaklands a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Oaklands as a registered charity (number SC048592) 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 Oaklands's charity number?: Friends of Oaklands's charity number is SC048592. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048592?: Search SC048592 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 Oaklands do?: The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are to support the provision of recreational activities and equipment for children with severe additional support needs at Oaklands School. In furtherance of this we shall make grant/funding applications, arrange fundraising events and arrange fun days and activities to support those affected and their families, friends and the community
Does Friends of Oaklands have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Oaklands. 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 Oaklands?: Friends of Oaklands does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Friends of Oaklands registered as a charity?: Friends of Oaklands was entered on the register on 1 August 2018.

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.