--- title: "Friends of Braidburn School — check charity number SC043231 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Braidburn School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043231. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-braidburn-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:31:38.958Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Braidburn School is a registered charity (number SC043231) 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 education. Its latest reported income was £2,487 (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 Braidburn School? Registered charity number SC043231 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,487 ## What does Friends of Braidburn School do? Friends of Braidburn School (FoBS) Charity is a small charity run by parents, volunteers and staff. It fulfils its purpose by organising fundraising events (school based events), making grant application requests (to wooden spoon etc), by receiving contributions from sponsored events and by receiving donations from parents and members of the public. FoBs is going through a membership transition. Many of its multi year members are leaving the charity as their children leave Braidburn school and move into the next sage of their lives. FoBS is operating on a low activity basis until the membersh… ## What causes is Friends of Braidburn School registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Braidburn School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Braidburn School 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-braidburn-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Braidburn School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Braidburn School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043231) 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 Braidburn School's charity number? Friends of Braidburn School's charity number is SC043231. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043231? Search SC043231 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 Braidburn School do? Friends of Braidburn School (FoBS) Charity is a small charity run by parents, volunteers and staff. It fulfils its purpose by organising fundraising events (school based events), making grant application requests (to wooden spoon etc), by receiving contributions from sponsored events and by receiving donations from parents and members of the public. FoBs is going through a membership transition. Many of its multi year members are leaving the charity as their children leave Braidburn school and move into the next sage of their lives. FoBS is operating on a low activity basis until the membersh… Does Friends of Braidburn School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Braidburn School. 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 Braidburn School? Friends of Braidburn School 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](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=SC043231).