--- title: "Friends Of The Ochils — charity SC022034" description: "Friends Of The Ochils (charity SC022034). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-ochils retrieved: 2026-09-21T22:14:07.955Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of The Ochils is listed as a registered charity (number SC022034) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £557 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Ochils? Registered charity number SC022034 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £557 Website [www.friendsoftheochils.org.uk](http://www.friendsoftheochils.org.uk/) ## What does Friends Of The Ochils do? We were set up to promote and preserve the Ochil Hill range and we do this by monitoring planning and other developments that are being proposed for within the Ochils. We monitor planning applications submitted to the relevant local authorites (Perth & Kinross, Stirling and Clackmannanshire) and other bodies such as the ECU and Scottish Forestry. We also liaise with Community Councils as appropriate. We submit representations to relevant bodies when we consider it necessary. ## What causes is Friends Of The Ochils registered for? the advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of The Ochils yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of The Ochils 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 Ochils? - 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Friends Of The Ochils's charity number? Friends Of The Ochils's charity number is SC022034. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022034? Search SC022034 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 Ochils do? We were set up to promote and preserve the Ochil Hill range and we do this by monitoring planning and other developments that are being proposed for within the Ochils. We monitor planning applications submitted to the relevant local authorites (Perth & Kinross, Stirling and Clackmannanshire) and other bodies such as the ECU and Scottish Forestry. We also liaise with Community Councils as appropriate. We submit representations to relevant bodies when we consider it necessary. Does Friends Of The Ochils have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of The Ochils. 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 Ochils? Friends Of The Ochils's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsoftheochils.org.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. 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=SC022034).