Is FOP Friends a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists FOP Friends as a registered charity (number SC046950) 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 FOP Friends's charity number?

FOP Friends's charity number is SC046950. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046950?

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Does FOP Friends have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to FOP Friends?

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When was FOP Friends registered as a charity?

FOP Friends was entered on the register on 2 November 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046950Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

FOP Friends

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

FOP Friends is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about FOP Friends?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £102,839
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £107,745
Registered charity number: SC046950
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.fopfriends.com

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FOP Friends (number SC046950) 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 FOP Friends do?

The objects of the charity ('the objects') are: The relief of distress and sickness for those affected by Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) a tragic, degenerative and debilitating condition and to improve the lives of sufferers and their families. To raise public awareness and understanding of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) and to promote education and research into the study and cure of FOP and related conditions. To support charities and organisations undertaking charitable activities in both the UK and abroad who fund research, provide help, support, care and trea…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for FOP Friends

Answers FOP Friends gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 2 November 2016
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is FOP Friends registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for FOP Friends yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score FOP Friends. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is FOP Friends a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists FOP Friends as a registered charity (number SC046950) 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 FOP Friends's charity number?: FOP Friends's charity number is SC046950. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046950?: Search SC046950 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 FOP Friends do?: The objects of the charity ('the objects') are: The relief of distress and sickness for those affected by Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) a tragic, degenerative and debilitating condition and to improve the lives of sufferers and their families. To raise public awareness and understanding of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) and to promote education and research into the study and cure of FOP and related conditions. To support charities and organisations undertaking charitable activities in both the UK and abroad who fund research, provide help, support, care and trea…
Does FOP Friends have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FOP Friends. 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 FOP Friends?: FOP Friends's website listed in our register data is http://www.fopfriends.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was FOP Friends registered as a charity?: FOP Friends was entered on the register on 2 November 2016.

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.