--- title: "Friday Friends — check charity number SC041325 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friday Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041325. the advancement of religion charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friday-friends-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:10.934Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friday Friends is a registered charity (number SC041325) 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 religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £32,334 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Friday Friends? Registered charity number SC041325 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £32,334 Website [www.fridayfriends.org.uk](http://www.fridayfriends.org.uk/) ## What does Friday Friends do? Friday Friends is an outreach programme, with a Christian Ethos, to those in the community who are experiencing some degree of exclusion associated with alcohol and/or drug misuse issues and/or related mental health issues. We provide a drop-in service where those who come along will receive a warm welcome, a lovely free lunch, acceptance, unconditional love, friendship and an opportunity to talk. We also hold various group sessions and counselling is available. ## What causes is Friday Friends registered for? the advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friday Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friday Friends 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=friday-friends-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fridayfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friday Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Friday Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041325) 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 Friday Friends's charity number? Friday Friends's charity number is SC041325. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041325? Search SC041325 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 Friday Friends do? Friday Friends is an outreach programme, with a Christian Ethos, to those in the community who are experiencing some degree of exclusion associated with alcohol and/or drug misuse issues and/or related mental health issues. We provide a drop-in service where those who come along will receive a warm welcome, a lovely free lunch, acceptance, unconditional love, friendship and an opportunity to talk. We also hold various group sessions and counselling is available. Does Friday Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friday Friends. 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 Friday Friends? Friday Friends's website is http://www.fridayfriends.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=SC041325).