Is Friends of Pencaitland Parks a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Pencaitland Parks as a registered charity (number SC049830) 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 Pencaitland Parks's charity number?

Friends of Pencaitland Parks's charity number is SC049830. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049830?

Search SC049830 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 Pencaitland Parks have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Pencaitland Parks?

Friends of Pencaitland Parks's website listed in our register data is https://ebikes.fopparks.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 Pencaitland Parks registered as a charity?

Friends of Pencaitland Parks was entered on the register on 23 December 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049830SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of Pencaitland Parks

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

Friends of Pencaitland Parks is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Pencaitland Parks?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £852
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,133
Registered charity number: SC049830
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: ebikes.fopparks.uk

Quick answer

Friends of Pencaitland Parks (number SC049830) 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 Pencaitland Parks do?

To provide and organise recreational facilities / activities, to improve the lives of people living in and near Pencaitland. We hire out e-bikes, bought via grant funding, to allow people to 'try before they buy', to promote cycling and the reduction in car use.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Pencaitland Parks

Answers Friends of Pencaitland Parks gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 23 December 2019
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Friends of Pencaitland Parks registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Pencaitland Parks yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Pencaitland Parks. 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 Pencaitland Parks a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Pencaitland Parks as a registered charity (number SC049830) 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 Pencaitland Parks's charity number?: Friends of Pencaitland Parks's charity number is SC049830. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049830?: Search SC049830 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 Pencaitland Parks do?: To provide and organise recreational facilities / activities, to improve the lives of people living in and near Pencaitland. We hire out e-bikes, bought via grant funding, to allow people to 'try before they buy', to promote cycling and the reduction in car use.
Does Friends of Pencaitland Parks have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Pencaitland Parks. 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 Pencaitland Parks?: Friends of Pencaitland Parks's website listed in our register data is https://ebikes.fopparks.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 Pencaitland Parks registered as a charity?: Friends of Pencaitland Parks was entered on the register on 23 December 2019.

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.