Is The Folan Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Folan Trust as a registered charity (number SC050526) 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 The Folan Trust's charity number?

The Folan Trust's charity number is SC050526. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050526?

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Does The Folan Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Folan Trust. 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 The Folan Trust?

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When was The Folan Trust registered as a charity?

The Folan Trust was entered on the register on 19 October 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050526SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Folan Trust

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

The Folan Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about The Folan Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £46,915
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £47,044
Registered charity number: SC050526
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.thefolantrust.org

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The Folan Trust (number SC050526) 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 The Folan Trust do?

The Folan Trust was set up in 2020 to help to meet the need for people affected by homelessness to be supported to work through the severe and unresolved trauma that often underlies their crises. It provides long-term, trauma-informed, one-to-one, counselling. Our work in Glasgow supports the psychological, emotional and relational needs of some of the city’s most vulnerable people. This includes people affected by gender-based violence, sex working and addiction for whom personal and systemic barriers commonly result in their exclusion from psychological services. Staff are fully trained and…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Folan Trust

Answers The Folan Trust 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: 19 October 2020
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is The Folan Trust registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Folan Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Folan Trust. 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 The Folan Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Folan Trust as a registered charity (number SC050526) 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 The Folan Trust's charity number?: The Folan Trust's charity number is SC050526. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050526?: Search SC050526 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 The Folan Trust do?: The Folan Trust was set up in 2020 to help to meet the need for people affected by homelessness to be supported to work through the severe and unresolved trauma that often underlies their crises. It provides long-term, trauma-informed, one-to-one, counselling. Our work in Glasgow supports the psychological, emotional and relational needs of some of the city’s most vulnerable people. This includes people affected by gender-based violence, sex working and addiction for whom personal and systemic barriers commonly result in their exclusion from psychological services. Staff are fully trained and…
Does The Folan Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Folan Trust. 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 The Folan Trust?: The Folan Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.thefolantrust.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 The Folan Trust registered as a charity?: The Folan Trust was entered on the register on 19 October 2020.

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.