Fosa
Fosa is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of religion, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in South Ayrshire.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Fosa?
- Registered charity number
- SC052279
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- South Ayrshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £169,733
What does Fosa do?
The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: • The advancement of religion, and in furtherance of this purpose. • to support the pastoral work of the St Andrew Community. • to work in partnership with other bodies to further the purpose.
What causes is Fosa registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Fosa yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fosa 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fosa a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Fosa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052279) 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 Fosa's charity number?
- Fosa's charity number is SC052279. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052279?
- Search SC052279 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 Fosa do?
- The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: • The advancement of religion, and in furtherance of this purpose. • to support the pastoral work of the St Andrew Community. • to work in partnership with other bodies to further the purpose.
- Does Fosa have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fosa. 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 Fosa?
- Fosa 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.