Is FoPC a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists FoPC as a registered charity (number SC052700) 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 FoPC's charity number?

FoPC's charity number is SC052700. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052700?

Search SC052700 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 FoPC have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FoPC. 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 FoPC?

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

When was FoPC registered as a charity?

FoPC was entered on the register on 20 July 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052700SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

FoPC

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

FoPC is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about FoPC?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-04: £18,852
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-04: £26,280
Registered charity number: SC052700
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute

Quick answer

FoPC (number SC052700) 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 FoPC do?

'The organisation's objective is to provide recreational facilities to improve the life and conditions for whom the facilities are intended by: 1. Developing and maintaining Portnahaven Church as a hub for the community. 2. Creating opportunities for all members of the community to undertake creative, physical, recreational and wellbeing activities of their choice. 3. Advancing the resilience and positive health and wellbeing in the community by providing a wide range of activities that encourages people to come together regularly to reduce isolation and loneliness.'

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for FoPC

Answers FoPC gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 4 April 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: 20 July 2023
Also known as: Friends of Portnahaven Church
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is FoPC registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for FoPC yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score FoPC. 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

What should you check before donating to FoPC?

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Frequently asked questions

Is FoPC a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists FoPC as a registered charity (number SC052700) 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 FoPC's charity number?: FoPC's charity number is SC052700. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052700?: Search SC052700 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 FoPC do?: 'The organisation's objective is to provide recreational facilities to improve the life and conditions for whom the facilities are intended by: 1. Developing and maintaining Portnahaven Church as a hub for the community. 2. Creating opportunities for all members of the community to undertake creative, physical, recreational and wellbeing activities of their choice. 3. Advancing the resilience and positive health and wellbeing in the community by providing a wide range of activities that encourages people to come together regularly to reduce isolation and loneliness.'
Does FoPC have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FoPC. 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 FoPC?: FoPC does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was FoPC registered as a charity?: FoPC was entered on the register on 20 July 2023.

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.