Is Melrose FC a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Melrose FC as a registered charity (number SC052538) 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 Melrose FC's charity number?

Melrose FC's charity number is SC052538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052538?

Search SC052538 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 Melrose FC have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melrose FC. 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 Melrose FC?

Melrose FC does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Melrose FC registered as a charity?

Melrose FC was entered on the register on 10 May 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052538SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Melrose FC

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

Melrose FC is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Melrose FC?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £74,732
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £58,429
Registered charity number: SC052538
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

Quick answer

Melrose FC (number SC052538) 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 Melrose FC do?

Melrose FC in a volunteer-led, not-for-profit community football club that delivers the opportunity for junior and youth football participation from age 5-16+ for young people who live in Melrose and the surrounding area. We deliver football training and match play to our junior membership through affiliated organisations including the Scottish Youth Football Association, Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Borders Junior Football Association.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Melrose FC

Answers Melrose FC 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 May 2023
Also known as: Melrose Football Club SCIO
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Melrose FC registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Melrose FC yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Melrose FC. 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 Melrose FC?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melrose FC a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Melrose FC as a registered charity (number SC052538) 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 Melrose FC's charity number?: Melrose FC's charity number is SC052538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052538?: Search SC052538 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 Melrose FC do?: Melrose FC in a volunteer-led, not-for-profit community football club that delivers the opportunity for junior and youth football participation from age 5-16+ for young people who live in Melrose and the surrounding area. We deliver football training and match play to our junior membership through affiliated organisations including the Scottish Youth Football Association, Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Borders Junior Football Association.
Does Melrose FC have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melrose FC. 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 Melrose FC?: Melrose FC does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Melrose FC registered as a charity?: Melrose FC was entered on the register on 10 May 2023.

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.