--- title: "Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau — check charity number SC034708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034708. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-central-borders-citizens-advice-bureau retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:23:11.573Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity (number SC034708) 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 £870 (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 Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau? Registered charity number SC034708 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £870 ## What does Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau do? The objects of The Friends are to assist the charitable work of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau in providing advice and assistance to existing clients, former and potential clients of the Bureau and other persons who are in need of assistance or advice. The primary objective is the raising of funds rieducing any shortfall in the Bureau's income and enabling the Bureau to carry out activities which would otherwise not be possible. We also assist the Bureau with improvements to their premises and the working environment for staff, volunteers and the Bureaus clients. ## What causes is Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau 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-central-borders-citizens-advice-bureau&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034708) 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 Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number? Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is SC034708. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034708? Search SC034708 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 Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau do? The objects of The Friends are to assist the charitable work of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau in providing advice and assistance to existing clients, former and potential clients of the Bureau and other persons who are in need of assistance or advice. The primary objective is the raising of funds rieducing any shortfall in the Bureau's income and enabling the Bureau to carry out activities which would otherwise not be possible. We also assist the Bureau with improvements to their premises and the working environment for staff, volunteers and the Bureaus clients. Does Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau? Friends Of Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau 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=SC034708).