Is Greyfriars Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Greyfriars Foundation as a registered charity (number SC006644) 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 Greyfriars Foundation's charity number?

Greyfriars Foundation's charity number is SC006644. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006644?

Search SC006644 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.

Does Greyfriars Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greyfriars Foundation. 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 Greyfriars Foundation?

Greyfriars Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.greyfriarskirk.com. 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.

When was Greyfriars Foundation registered as a charity?

Greyfriars Foundation was entered on the register on 20 December 1957.

Registered charity · No. SC006644Unincorporated association

Greyfriars Foundation

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Greyfriars Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Greyfriars Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,130
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,931
Registered charity number: SC006644
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.greyfriarskirk.com

Quick answer

Greyfriars Foundation (number SC006644) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Greyfriars Foundation do?

Financial support for improvement projects for amenities and beautification of Greyfriars Kirk.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Greyfriars Foundation

Answers Greyfriars Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 December 1957
Also known as: The Kirk of the Greyfriars Foundation
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Greyfriars Foundation registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Greyfriars Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Greyfriars Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Greyfriars Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greyfriars Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Greyfriars Foundation as a registered charity (number SC006644) 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 Greyfriars Foundation's charity number?: Greyfriars Foundation's charity number is SC006644. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006644?: Search SC006644 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 Greyfriars Foundation do?: Financial support for improvement projects for amenities and beautification of Greyfriars Kirk.
Does Greyfriars Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greyfriars Foundation. 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 Greyfriars Foundation?: Greyfriars Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.greyfriarskirk.com. 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.
When was Greyfriars Foundation registered as a charity?: Greyfriars Foundation was entered on the register on 20 December 1957.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.