--- title: "Friends of the Beatson — charity SC023243" description: "Friends of the Beatson (charity SC023243). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-beatson retrieved: 2026-09-21T23:29:12.108Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Beatson is listed as a registered charity (number SC023243) 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 advancement of health; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. 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 the Beatson? Registered charity number SC023243 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Glasgow City Website [friendsofthebeatson.org](http://friendsofthebeatson.org/) ## What does Friends of the Beatson do? The company's charitable objects are to operate and develop the Friends of the Beatson Centre and thereby to provide support, comfort, help and relief to persons who are patients of or are otherwise undergoing, or have undergone, treatment at the Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow and to provide support, comfort, help and relief for their families and carers. ## What causes is Friends of the Beatson registered for? the advancement of healthany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Beatson yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Beatson 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 the Beatson? - 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-the-beatson&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsofthebeatson.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Beatson a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Beatson as a registered charity (number SC023243) 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 the Beatson's charity number? Friends of the Beatson's charity number is SC023243. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023243? Search SC023243 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 the Beatson do? The company's charitable objects are to operate and develop the Friends of the Beatson Centre and thereby to provide support, comfort, help and relief to persons who are patients of or are otherwise undergoing, or have undergone, treatment at the Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow and to provide support, comfort, help and relief for their families and carers. Does Friends of the Beatson have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Beatson. 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 the Beatson? Friends of the Beatson's website listed in our register data is http://friendsofthebeatson.org. 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. 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=SC023243).