Is Penicuik First Responders a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Penicuik First Responders as a registered charity (number SC037495) 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 Penicuik First Responders's charity number?

Penicuik First Responders's charity number is SC037495. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Does Penicuik First Responders have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Penicuik First Responders?

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When was Penicuik First Responders registered as a charity?

Penicuik First Responders was entered on the register on 22 September 2006.

Registered charity · No. SC037495

Penicuik First Responders

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

Penicuik First Responders is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Penicuik First Responders?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £8,632
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £307
Registered charity number: SC037495
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.penicuikcfr.com

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Penicuik First Responders (number SC037495) 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 Penicuik First Responders do?

To save lives and seek the enhancement of health and the advancement of education. Volunteers are trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service, and then attend local people to administer urgently required emergency care until the ambulance arrives. In addition training courses in Basic Emergency Life Support are delivered to the local population, and we maintain 10 external public access defibrillators in Penicuik.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Penicuik First Responders

Answers Penicuik First Responders gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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 September 2006
Also known as: Penicuik Community First Responders
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Penicuik First Responders registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Penicuik First Responders yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Penicuik First Responders a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Penicuik First Responders as a registered charity (number SC037495) 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 Penicuik First Responders's charity number?: Penicuik First Responders's charity number is SC037495. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037495?: Search SC037495 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 Penicuik First Responders do?: To save lives and seek the enhancement of health and the advancement of education. Volunteers are trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service, and then attend local people to administer urgently required emergency care until the ambulance arrives. In addition training courses in Basic Emergency Life Support are delivered to the local population, and we maintain 10 external public access defibrillators in Penicuik.
Does Penicuik First Responders have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penicuik First Responders. 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 Penicuik First Responders?: Penicuik First Responders's website listed in our register data is https://www.penicuikcfr.com. 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 Penicuik First Responders registered as a charity?: Penicuik First Responders was entered on the register on 22 September 2006.

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.