--- title: "Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund — charity SC002955" description: "Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund (charity SC002955). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galloway-hospital-instrument-fund retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:28:11.335Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund is listed as a registered charity (number SC002955) 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. 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 Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund? Registered charity number SC002955 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Dumfries And Galloway ## What does Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund do? From public donations and bequests provide equipment and instruments to the Galloway Community Hospital. ## What causes is Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galloway Hospital Instrument 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund? - 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. 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Search SC002955 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 Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund do? From public donations and bequests provide equipment and instruments to the Galloway Community Hospital. Does Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Hospital Instrument 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 Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund? Galloway Hospital Instrument 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](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=SC002955).