--- title: "Freedom City Foundation — check charity number SC042193 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Freedom City Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042193. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/freedom-city-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:43.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Freedom City Foundation is a registered charity (number SC042193) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £132,708 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Freedom City Foundation? Registered charity number SC042193 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £132,708 Website [www.takeheart.org.uk](http://www.takeheart.org.uk/) ## What does Freedom City Foundation do? Charity was set up to respond crisis events and home and abroad but now focuses on responding to poverty related issues in our local community. This is done through the provision of a foodbank (affiliated with The Trussell Trust), a holistic support and mentoring programme called Real Life Changes and the provision of a Financial Inclusion project run in partnership with the Local Citizens Advice Office. We also work in partnership with our host church to provide support to those in addiction. ## What causes is Freedom City Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Freedom City Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Freedom City Foundation 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=freedom-city-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.takeheart.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Freedom City Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Freedom City Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042193) 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 Freedom City Foundation's charity number? Freedom City Foundation's charity number is SC042193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042193? Search SC042193 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 Freedom City Foundation do? Charity was set up to respond crisis events and home and abroad but now focuses on responding to poverty related issues in our local community. This is done through the provision of a foodbank (affiliated with The Trussell Trust), a holistic support and mentoring programme called Real Life Changes and the provision of a Financial Inclusion project run in partnership with the Local Citizens Advice Office. We also work in partnership with our host church to provide support to those in addiction. Does Freedom City Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Freedom City Foundation. 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 Freedom City Foundation? Freedom City Foundation's website is http://www.takeheart.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=SC042193).