--- title: "Football First — check charity number SC044066 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Football First a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044066. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/football-first retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:52:12.953Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Football First is a registered charity (number SC044066) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Football First? Registered charity number SC044066 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway ## What does Football First do? 4.1 to advance the public participation in sport by providing football activities and coaching to children and young people aged 5 to 16 4.2 to relieve those in need by reason of disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing football boots and training gear through a football equipment recycling project. 4.3 to advance education by providing training to those wishing to gain a coaching qualification in football to improve their capabilities, skills and understanding of the sport. ## What causes is Football First registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Football First yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Football First 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=football-first&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Football First a legitimate charity? Yes. Football First is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044066) 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 Football First's charity number? Football First's charity number is SC044066. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044066? Search SC044066 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 Football First do? 4.1 to advance the public participation in sport by providing football activities and coaching to children and young people aged 5 to 16 4.2 to relieve those in need by reason of disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing football boots and training gear through a football equipment recycling project. 4.3 to advance education by providing training to those wishing to gain a coaching qualification in football to improve their capabilities, skills and understanding of the sport. Does Football First have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Football First. 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 Football First? Football First 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=SC044066).