--- title: "forthgiving — check charity number SC009124 | CharityCompare" description: "Is forthgiving a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009124. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forthgiving retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:09:28.545Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer forthgiving is a registered charity (number SC009124) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £19,763 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 forthgiving? Registered charity number SC009124 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,763 Website [www.forthgiving.org.uk](http://www.forthgiving.org.uk/) ## What does forthgiving do? Forthgiving is a local philanthropic trust offering financial support to people in crisis throughout the Forth Valley Area. We work with statutory organisations and voluntary sector organisations to identify individuals who are experiencing a crisis of some kind. We can provide financial support directly to individuals in crisis in a way that preserves their dignity and lets them know that we care. ## What causes is forthgiving registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for forthgiving yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. forthgiving 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=forthgiving&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.forthgiving.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is forthgiving a legitimate charity? Yes. forthgiving is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009124) 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 forthgiving's charity number? forthgiving's charity number is SC009124. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009124? Search SC009124 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 forthgiving do? Forthgiving is a local philanthropic trust offering financial support to people in crisis throughout the Forth Valley Area. We work with statutory organisations and voluntary sector organisations to identify individuals who are experiencing a crisis of some kind. We can provide financial support directly to individuals in crisis in a way that preserves their dignity and lets them know that we care. Does forthgiving have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for forthgiving. 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 forthgiving? forthgiving's website is http://www.forthgiving.org.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=SC009124).