--- title: "Friends of the River Tyne — charity SC046978" description: "Friends of the River Tyne (charity SC046978). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-river-tyne retrieved: 2026-09-21T22:14:12.665Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the River Tyne is listed as a registered charity (number SC046978) 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 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; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £2,293 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 River Tyne? Registered charity number SC046978 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,293 ## What does Friends of the River Tyne do? Friends of the River Tyne is a community lead group dedicated to celebrating, protecting and improving the river Tyne and its surroundings. Wholly run by volunteers we work to monitor water quality, restore habitats, reduce litter and raise awareness of the rivers rich natural heritage. Through clean up events, educational projects, water testing, invertebrate monitoring , tree planting and partnerships with local organisations we aim to nurture a connection between the people of Haddington and the river that runs through the town. As well as events and activities, open meetings, which are mi… ## What causes is Friends of the River Tyne registered for? 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 intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the River Tyne yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the River Tyne 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 River Tyne? - 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? 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How do I check charity number SC046978? Search SC046978 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 River Tyne do? Friends of the River Tyne is a community lead group dedicated to celebrating, protecting and improving the river Tyne and its surroundings. Wholly run by volunteers we work to monitor water quality, restore habitats, reduce litter and raise awareness of the rivers rich natural heritage. Through clean up events, educational projects, water testing, invertebrate monitoring , tree planting and partnerships with local organisations we aim to nurture a connection between the people of Haddington and the river that runs through the town. As well as events and activities, open meetings, which are mi… Does Friends of the River Tyne have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the River Tyne. 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 River Tyne? Friends of the River Tyne 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=SC046978).