The Friends
The Friends is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Perth And Kinross.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC047919
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Perth And Kinross
- Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31)
- £16,159
What the charity does
The main purpose is to manage the 10,000 - 15,000 vistors who want to see round the kirk each summer. One of our members also manages the bookings for the use of the church as a venue for concerts etc. We also undertake to finance projects such as the restoration of the cockerel from the spire, and the refurbishment of the kirk's kitchen
Registered causes
Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Friends a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Friends is a registered charity (number SC047919) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Friends do?
- The main purpose is to manage the 10,000 - 15,000 vistors who want to see round the kirk each summer. One of our members also manages the bookings for the use of the church as a venue for concerts etc. We also undertake to finance projects such as the restoration of the cockerel from the spire, and the refurbishment of the kirk's kitchen
- How can I donate to The Friends?
- The Friends's website is http://www.friendsofstjohnskirkperth.org.uk — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.