--- title: "FoFM — check charity number SC054000 | CharityCompare" description: "Is FoFM a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054000. 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/fofm retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:39:41.983Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer FoFM is a registered charity (number SC054000) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 FoFM? Registered charity number SC054000 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Moray ## What does FoFM do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are (a) the education and cultural enrichment of the public by support, assistance, promotion and improvement of the Falconer Museum through the activities of a group of Friends, and (b) the general advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science. ## What causes is FoFM registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for FoFM yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. FoFM 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=fofm&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is FoFM a legitimate charity? Yes. FoFM is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054000) 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 FoFM's charity number? FoFM's charity number is SC054000. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054000? Search SC054000 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 FoFM do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are (a) the education and cultural enrichment of the public by support, assistance, promotion and improvement of the Falconer Museum through the activities of a group of Friends, and (b) the general advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science. Does FoFM have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FoFM. 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 FoFM? FoFM does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC054000).