Is Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number SC008258) 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund's charity number?

Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC008258. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008258?

Search SC008258 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holyrood 44 Benevolent 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund?

Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 10 June 1946.

Registered charity · No. SC008258Unincorporated association

Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund

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

Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, 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.

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What are the key facts about Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,464
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,565
Registered charity number: SC008258
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund (number SC008258) 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund do?

Raising funds through fund raising and events to support worthy charitable causes

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund

Answers Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 10 June 1946
Also known as: Lodge St Luke No 44 Benevolent Fund
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number SC008258) 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund's charity number?: Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC008258. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008258?: Search SC008258 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund do?: Raising funds through fund raising and events to support worthy charitable causes
Does Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holyrood 44 Benevolent 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund?: Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?: Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 10 June 1946.

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.