Is Order of Friars Minor a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Order of Friars Minor as a registered charity (number SC039191) 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 Order of Friars Minor's charity number?

Order of Friars Minor's charity number is SC039191. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039191?

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Does Order of Friars Minor have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Order of Friars Minor. 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 Order of Friars Minor?

Order of Friars Minor's website listed in our register data is http://www.friar.org. 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 Order of Friars Minor registered as a charity?

Order of Friars Minor was entered on the register on 22 January 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039191Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Order of Friars Minor

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

Order of Friars Minor is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Order of Friars Minor?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,655,420
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £22,972,669
Registered charity number: SC039191
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.friar.org

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Order of Friars Minor (number SC039191) 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 Order of Friars Minor do?

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon trust to apply the same either as capital or income for such charitable purposes which advance the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried on by or under the direction of or supported by the Order as the Trustees with the approval of the Superior shall from time to time think fit and if at any time the Order shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on or direct any charitable work in England then for such lawful charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion as the…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Order of Friars Minor

Answers Order of Friars Minor 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: 22 January 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Order of Friars Minor registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Order of Friars Minor yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Order of Friars Minor. 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 Order of Friars Minor?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Order of Friars Minor a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Order of Friars Minor as a registered charity (number SC039191) 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 Order of Friars Minor's charity number?: Order of Friars Minor's charity number is SC039191. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039191?: Search SC039191 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 Order of Friars Minor do?: The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon trust to apply the same either as capital or income for such charitable purposes which advance the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried on by or under the direction of or supported by the Order as the Trustees with the approval of the Superior shall from time to time think fit and if at any time the Order shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on or direct any charitable work in England then for such lawful charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion as the…
Does Order of Friars Minor have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Order of Friars Minor. 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 Order of Friars Minor?: Order of Friars Minor's website listed in our register data is http://www.friar.org. 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 Order of Friars Minor registered as a charity?: Order of Friars Minor was entered on the register on 22 January 2008.

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.