--- title: "Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital — charity SC053489" description: "Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital (charity SC053489). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-queen-margaret-hospital retrieved: 2026-09-21T17:19:58.186Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital is listed as a registered charity (number SC053489) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £12,194 (year ending 2026-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital? Registered charity number SC053489 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Fife Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28) £12,194 ## What does Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital do? Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital raise funds to relieve the needs of patients and staff attending and working in the Hospital and West Fife. Fundraising events foster and maintain the public interest in the welfare of patients and staff. We liaise and work with other relevant bodies for the benefit of the hospital. The funds raised through craft work and donations provide extra comforts and amenities for the patients and staff. ## What causes is Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital registered for? the 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 Queen Margaret Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-queen-margaret-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital as a registered charity (number SC053489) 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 Queen Margaret Hospital's charity number? Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital's charity number is SC053489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053489? Search SC053489 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 Queen Margaret Hospital do? Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital raise funds to relieve the needs of patients and staff attending and working in the Hospital and West Fife. Fundraising events foster and maintain the public interest in the welfare of patients and staff. We liaise and work with other relevant bodies for the benefit of the hospital. The funds raised through craft work and donations provide extra comforts and amenities for the patients and staff. Does Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital. 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 Queen Margaret Hospital? Friends of Queen Margaret Hospital does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053489).