--- title: "Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education — check charity number SC021191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021191. the advancement of education charity based in Falkirk. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forth-valley-college-of-further-and-higher-education retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:19:16.029Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education is a registered charity (number SC021191) 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. Its latest reported income was £39,843,804 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education? Registered charity number SC021191 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Falkirk Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £39,843,804 Website [www.forthvalley.ac.uk](http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/) ## What does Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education do? Forth Valley College was established in 2005 as a merged regional College serving the needs of the three communities in Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling. In geographic and industrial terms, the Forth Valley region is very diverse, from the nationally significant oil, gas and chemical sectors in Grangemouth, to the hospitality, tourism and heritage sectors in Stirling and the rural communities. The College delivers 750 programmes over our three main campuses at Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa to 2,600 full time students and a total of 12,500 students per annum with a 60/40 split on FE and HE… ## What causes is Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education 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=forth-valley-college-of-further-and-higher-education&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education a legitimate charity? Yes. Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021191) 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 Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education's charity number? Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education's charity number is SC021191. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021191? Search SC021191 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 Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education do? Forth Valley College was established in 2005 as a merged regional College serving the needs of the three communities in Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling. In geographic and industrial terms, the Forth Valley region is very diverse, from the nationally significant oil, gas and chemical sectors in Grangemouth, to the hospitality, tourism and heritage sectors in Stirling and the rural communities. The College delivers 750 programmes over our three main campuses at Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa to 2,600 full time students and a total of 12,500 students per annum with a 60/40 split on FE and HE… Does Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education. 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 Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education? Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education's website is http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk — 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=SC021191).