Is Fossil Grove Trust SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Fossil Grove Trust SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052186) 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 Fossil Grove Trust SCIO's charity number?

Fossil Grove Trust SCIO's charity number is SC052186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052186?

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Does Fossil Grove Trust SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fossil Grove Trust SCIO. 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 Fossil Grove Trust SCIO?

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

When was Fossil Grove Trust SCIO registered as a charity?

Fossil Grove Trust SCIO was entered on the register on 12 December 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052186SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Fossil Grove Trust SCIO

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

Fossil Grove Trust SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Fossil Grove Trust SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £14,924
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,206
Registered charity number: SC052186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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Fossil Grove Trust SCIO (number SC052186) 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 Fossil Grove Trust SCIO do?

To conserve and exhibit the fossils at the Fossil Grove in Glasgow. We monitor the condition of the fossils and the building and using volunteers open the building to the public where possible. We work closely with Glasgow City Council to encourage and assist them in looking after the building.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fossil Grove Trust SCIO

Answers Fossil Grove Trust SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 12 December 2022
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Fossil Grove Trust SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Fossil Grove Trust SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fossil Grove Trust SCIO. 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 Fossil Grove Trust SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Fossil Grove Trust SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052186) 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 Fossil Grove Trust SCIO's charity number?: Fossil Grove Trust SCIO's charity number is SC052186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052186?: Search SC052186 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 Fossil Grove Trust SCIO do?: To conserve and exhibit the fossils at the Fossil Grove in Glasgow. We monitor the condition of the fossils and the building and using volunteers open the building to the public where possible. We work closely with Glasgow City Council to encourage and assist them in looking after the building.
Does Fossil Grove Trust SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fossil Grove Trust SCIO. 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 Fossil Grove Trust SCIO?: Fossil Grove Trust SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Fossil Grove Trust SCIO registered as a charity?: Fossil Grove Trust SCIO was entered on the register on 12 December 2022.

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.