--- title: "Order of Friars Minor — check charity number SC039191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Order of Friars Minor a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039191. the advancement of religion charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/order-of-friars-minor-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:37:00.995Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Order of Friars Minor is a registered charity (number SC039191) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £1,655,420 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Order of Friars Minor? Registered charity number SC039191 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,655,420 Website [www.friar.org](http://www.friar.org/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Order of Friars Minor is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=order-of-friars-minor-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friar.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Order of Friars Minor a legitimate charity? Yes. Order of Friars Minor is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039191) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.friar.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC039191).