--- title: "Friends of Craigtoun — check charity number SC044249 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Craigtoun a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044249. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-craigtoun retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:38:18.489Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Craigtoun is a registered charity (number SC044249) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £705,576 (year ending 2026-02-28). 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 Craigtoun? Registered charity number SC044249 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28) £705,576 Website [friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk](http://friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Craigtoun do? We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in the local community and visitors. With free entry,parking and an on-site café, it is an ideal place for a family day out. We are committed to ensuring that Craigtoun Park remains as a recreational facility, readily available and affordable to the community. We rely heavily on the income generated by seasonal attractions and this will continue. However, as a charity we also rely on donations and grants for improvement and development projects.… ## What causes is Friends of Craigtoun registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Craigtoun yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Craigtoun 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-craigtoun&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Craigtoun a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Craigtoun is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044249) 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 Craigtoun's charity number? Friends of Craigtoun's charity number is SC044249. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044249? Search SC044249 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 Craigtoun do? We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in the local community and visitors. With free entry,parking and an on-site café, it is an ideal place for a family day out. We are committed to ensuring that Craigtoun Park remains as a recreational facility, readily available and affordable to the community. We rely heavily on the income generated by seasonal attractions and this will continue. However, as a charity we also rely on donations and grants for improvement and development projects.… Does Friends of Craigtoun have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Craigtoun. 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 Craigtoun? Friends of Craigtoun's website is http://friendsofcraigtoun.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=SC044249).