Is Greyfriars Garden a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Greyfriars Garden as a registered charity (number SC050973) 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 Garden's charity number?

Greyfriars Garden's charity number is SC050973. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050973?

Search SC050973 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 Garden have reviews and complaints?

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

Greyfriars Garden's website listed in our register data is https://greyfriarsgardenglasgow.co.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.

When was Greyfriars Garden registered as a charity?

Greyfriars Garden was entered on the register on 18 May 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050973SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Greyfriars Garden

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

Greyfriars Garden is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Greyfriars Garden?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,058
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,977
Registered charity number: SC050973
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: greyfriarsgardenglasgow.co.uk

Quick answer

Greyfriars Garden (number SC050973) 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 Garden do?

We are set up to provide a growing and social space for our members who live in the centre the city and who do not have their own dedicated growing spaces. We also provide an enhanced environment for the general public and visitors to the city by maintaining adjacent open spaces which we plant with wild and spring flowers and keep litter free.

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

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

Answers Greyfriars Garden gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 18 May 2021
Also known as: Greyfriars Biophilic Garden
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Greyfriars Garden registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Greyfriars Garden yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Greyfriars Garden. 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 Garden?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greyfriars Garden a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Greyfriars Garden as a registered charity (number SC050973) 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 Garden's charity number?: Greyfriars Garden's charity number is SC050973. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050973?: Search SC050973 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 Garden do?: We are set up to provide a growing and social space for our members who live in the centre the city and who do not have their own dedicated growing spaces. We also provide an enhanced environment for the general public and visitors to the city by maintaining adjacent open spaces which we plant with wild and spring flowers and keep litter free.
Does Greyfriars Garden have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greyfriars Garden. 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 Garden?: Greyfriars Garden's website listed in our register data is https://greyfriarsgardenglasgow.co.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.
When was Greyfriars Garden registered as a charity?: Greyfriars Garden was entered on the register on 18 May 2021.

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.