Is The Friends of Magale a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of Magale as a registered charity (number SC045619) 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 Friends of Magale's charity number?

The Friends of Magale's charity number is SC045619. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045619?

Search SC045619 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.

Does The Friends of Magale have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Magale. 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 Friends of Magale?

The Friends of Magale does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Friends of Magale registered as a charity?

The Friends of Magale was entered on the register on 14 May 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045619Unincorporated association

The Friends of Magale

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

The Friends of Magale is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about The Friends of Magale?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £54,103
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £44,472
Registered charity number: SC045619
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian

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The Friends of Magale (number SC045619) 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 Friends of Magale do?

' The Friends of Magale ' trustees and supporters aim to improve the lives of young people in the village of Magale in Eastern Uganda. The charity aims to improve the welfare and the educational opportunities of the young people mostly girls. These young people are mostly orphans while some are blind and others are albinos. Money is raised from car boots, donations and sponsorships. This year the money raised has been used to pay fees, food, uniforms, laptops for older students, water tanks, lightning conductors, fire extinguisers, beds, mattresses, computers, a TV and two keyboards.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Friends of Magale

Answers The Friends of Magale 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: 14 May 2015
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is The Friends of Magale registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Magale yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of Magale a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of Magale as a registered charity (number SC045619) 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 Friends of Magale's charity number?: The Friends of Magale's charity number is SC045619. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045619?: Search SC045619 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 Friends of Magale do?: ' The Friends of Magale ' trustees and supporters aim to improve the lives of young people in the village of Magale in Eastern Uganda. The charity aims to improve the welfare and the educational opportunities of the young people mostly girls. These young people are mostly orphans while some are blind and others are albinos. Money is raised from car boots, donations and sponsorships. This year the money raised has been used to pay fees, food, uniforms, laptops for older students, water tanks, lightning conductors, fire extinguisers, beds, mattresses, computers, a TV and two keyboards.
Does The Friends of Magale have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Magale. 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 Friends of Magale?: The Friends of Magale does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Friends of Magale registered as a charity?: The Friends of Magale was entered on the register on 14 May 2015.

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.