Is Friends of St. John's Primary School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of St. John's Primary School as a registered charity (number SC048927) 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 St. John's Primary School's charity number?

Friends of St. John's Primary School's charity number is SC048927. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048927?

Search SC048927 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 St. John's Primary School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St. John's Primary School. 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 St. John's Primary School?

Friends of St. John's Primary School's website listed in our register data is https://stjohnsportobello.com/parent-association/. 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 St. John's Primary School registered as a charity?

Friends of St. John's Primary School was entered on the register on 21 December 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048927SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of St. John's Primary School

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

Friends of St. John's Primary School is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Friends of St. John's Primary School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £9,161
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £7,815
Registered charity number: SC048927
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: stjohnsportobello.com/parent-association

Quick answer

Friends of St. John's Primary School (number SC048927) 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 St. John's Primary School do?

The charity is a parents' council for St John's RC Primary School. As such, its function is raise funds for the purpose of advancing the educational experience of the school's pupils.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of St. John's Primary School

Answers Friends of St. John's Primary School gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 21 December 2018
Also known as: Friends of St.John's RC Primary School Edinburgh
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Friends of St. John's Primary School registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St. John's Primary School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of St. John's Primary School. 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 St. John's Primary School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of St. John's Primary School as a registered charity (number SC048927) 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 St. John's Primary School's charity number?: Friends of St. John's Primary School's charity number is SC048927. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048927?: Search SC048927 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 St. John's Primary School do?: The charity is a parents' council for St John's RC Primary School. As such, its function is raise funds for the purpose of advancing the educational experience of the school's pupils.
Does Friends of St. John's Primary School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St. John's Primary School. 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 St. John's Primary School?: Friends of St. John's Primary School's website listed in our register data is https://stjohnsportobello.com/parent-association/. 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 St. John's Primary School registered as a charity?: Friends of St. John's Primary School was entered on the register on 21 December 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.