--- title: "Fact — check charity number SC044953 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fact a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044953. the advancement of education charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fact retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:49:59.835Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fact is a registered charity (number SC044953) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £401,159 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Fact? Registered charity number SC044953 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £401,159 Website [www.forresarea.org](http://www.forresarea.org/) ## What does Fact do? The company has been formed to benefit the community of the Forres Academy catchment area ('the Forres area'), which comprises the postcode units set out in appendix 1, ('the Community') with the following objects: 1. To advance citizenship and community development: . - To advance community development including rural regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility , volunteering, the voluntary sector and charities within the community -To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within the Fo… ## What causes is Fact registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fact yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fact 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=fact&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.forresarea.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fact a legitimate charity? Yes. Fact is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044953) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Fact's charity number? Fact's charity number is SC044953. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044953? Search SC044953 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 Fact do? The company has been formed to benefit the community of the Forres Academy catchment area ('the Forres area'), which comprises the postcode units set out in appendix 1, ('the Community') with the following objects: 1. To advance citizenship and community development: . - To advance community development including rural regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility , volunteering, the voluntary sector and charities within the community -To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within the Fo… Does Fact have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fact. 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 Fact? Fact's website is http://www.forresarea.org — 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 2026-08-07, 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=SC044953).