--- title: "The Free Legal Service — charity SC054562 | CharityCompare" description: "The Free Legal Service (charity SC054562). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-free-legal-service retrieved: 2026-10-08T16:38:52.699Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC054562SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) FL # The Free Legal Service Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Free Legal Service is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575956022210) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054562) Work at The Free Legal Service? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-free-legal-service&type=claim&name=The%20Free%20Legal%20Service) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Free Legal Service? Registered charity number SC054562 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Website [www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575956022210](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575956022210) Quick answer The Free Legal Service (number SC054562) 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 Free Legal Service do? To relieve poverty by providing free legal advice and assistance to individuals and families experiencing disadvantage, social exclusion, or financial hardship. To advance human rights, equality, and justice by improving access to legal services for those who are otherwise unable to afford representation. To advance education by raising awareness of legal rights and responsibilities among members of the public through workshops, clinics, and outreach services. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Free Legal Service Answers The Free Legal Service gave in its annual return to the OSCR, 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 September 2025 Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is The Free Legal Service registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Free Legal Service yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Free Legal Service. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Free Legal Service? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-free-legal-service&type=claim&name=The%20Free%20Legal%20Service) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575956022210) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Free Legal Service a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Free Legal Service as a registered charity (number SC054562) 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 Free Legal Service's charity number? The Free Legal Service's charity number is SC054562. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054562? Search SC054562 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 Free Legal Service do? To relieve poverty by providing free legal advice and assistance to individuals and families experiencing disadvantage, social exclusion, or financial hardship. To advance human rights, equality, and justice by improving access to legal services for those who are otherwise unable to afford representation. To advance education by raising awareness of legal rights and responsibilities among members of the public through workshops, clinics, and outreach services. Does The Free Legal Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Free Legal Service. 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 Free Legal Service? The Free Legal Service's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575956022210. 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 Free Legal Service registered as a charity? The Free Legal Service was entered on the register on 10 September 2025. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC054562).