--- title: "Friends of Burghlee Park — check charity number SC044651 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Burghlee Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044651. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-burghlee-park retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:20:25.017Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Burghlee Park is a registered charity (number SC044651) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £2 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Burghlee Park? Registered charity number SC044651 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £2 ## What does Friends of Burghlee Park do? Our charity is set up by local volunteers to help protect, maintain, improve, and raise awareness of Burghlee Park, a public park outside Edinburgh. We do this by publicising the park through our Facebook page and working with youth groups who use the park for youth activities. In the past, we have collaborated with the council to help maintain the park. ## What causes is Friends of Burghlee Park registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Burghlee Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Burghlee Park 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-burghlee-park&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Burghlee Park a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Burghlee Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044651) 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 Burghlee Park's charity number? Friends of Burghlee Park's charity number is SC044651. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044651? Search SC044651 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 Burghlee Park do? Our charity is set up by local volunteers to help protect, maintain, improve, and raise awareness of Burghlee Park, a public park outside Edinburgh. We do this by publicising the park through our Facebook page and working with youth groups who use the park for youth activities. In the past, we have collaborated with the council to help maintain the park. Does Friends of Burghlee Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Burghlee Park. 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 Burghlee Park? Friends of Burghlee Park 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=SC044651).