--- title: "Friends Of Anchor — check charity number SC025332 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of Anchor a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC025332. the advancement of health charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-anchor retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:58:58.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of Anchor is a registered charity (number SC025332) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £2,968,181 (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 Friends Of Anchor? Registered charity number SC025332 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,968,181 Website [www.friendsofanchor.org](http://www.friendsofanchor.org/) ## What does Friends Of Anchor do? We are a charity, dedicated to supporting people in the north of Scotland who are affected by cancer or a blood disorder.Friends of ANCHOR’s support is freely available to everyone, every day, and also extends to patient families and clinical staff. Our daily presence in Aberdeen’s ANCHOR Unit, and our connection to patients and hospitals across the region, mean we’re in the unique position to go above and beyond core clinical care with person-centred, practical support. Working hand-in-glove with the NHS, we take care of those ‘big little things’ — whether it’s a listening ear, a home comfor… ## What causes is Friends Of Anchor registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of Anchor yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Anchor 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=friends-of-anchor&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofanchor.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of Anchor a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of Anchor is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC025332) 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 Friends Of Anchor's charity number? Friends Of Anchor's charity number is SC025332. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC025332? Search SC025332 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 Friends Of Anchor do? We are a charity, dedicated to supporting people in the north of Scotland who are affected by cancer or a blood disorder.Friends of ANCHOR’s support is freely available to everyone, every day, and also extends to patient families and clinical staff. Our daily presence in Aberdeen’s ANCHOR Unit, and our connection to patients and hospitals across the region, mean we’re in the unique position to go above and beyond core clinical care with person-centred, practical support. Working hand-in-glove with the NHS, we take care of those ‘big little things’ — whether it’s a listening ear, a home comfor… Does Friends Of Anchor have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Anchor. 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 Friends Of Anchor? Friends Of Anchor's website is http://www.friendsofanchor.org — 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=SC025332).