Is Galashiels Local Relief Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Galashiels Local Relief Fund as a registered charity (number SC028263) 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 Galashiels Local Relief Fund's charity number?

Galashiels Local Relief Fund's charity number is SC028263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC028263Unincorporated associationScottish Borders

Galashiels Local Relief Fund

Galashiels Local Relief Fund is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Scottish Borders.

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Galashiels Local Relief Fund is listed as a registered charity (number SC028263) 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 £19,999 (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 Galashiels Local Relief Fund?

Registered charity number: SC028263
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Scottish Borders
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £19,999

What does Galashiels Local Relief Fund do?

The object of the Fund shall be to raise money by way of voluntary donations or otherwise and to receive gifts in kind and to accept bequests of money or specific articles ('donations'), to enable the Fund to assist, by monetary grants or gifts in kind or otherwise, such persons residing in Galashiels qualifying for consideration either through need or age as determined by the Executive Committee having regard to the origin and source of the donations which shall allow the distribution of donations paid over to the Fund by Scottish Borders Council from Trusts and bequests administered by Scot…

What causes is Galashiels Local Relief Fund 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 Galashiels Local Relief Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galashiels Local Relief Fund 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Galashiels Local Relief Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Galashiels Local Relief Fund as a registered charity (number SC028263) 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 Galashiels Local Relief Fund's charity number?: Galashiels Local Relief Fund's charity number is SC028263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028263?: Search SC028263 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 Galashiels Local Relief Fund do?: The object of the Fund shall be to raise money by way of voluntary donations or otherwise and to receive gifts in kind and to accept bequests of money or specific articles ('donations'), to enable the Fund to assist, by monetary grants or gifts in kind or otherwise, such persons residing in Galashiels qualifying for consideration either through need or age as determined by the Executive Committee having regard to the origin and source of the donations which shall allow the distribution of donations paid over to the Fund by Scottish Borders Council from Trusts and bequests administered by Scot…
Does Galashiels Local Relief Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galashiels Local Relief Fund. 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 Galashiels Local Relief Fund?: Galashiels Local Relief Fund 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.