Is Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046569) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)'s charity number?

Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046569. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046569?

Search SC046569 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.

Does Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)?

Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) was entered on the register on 18 May 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046569SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)?

Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £5
Registered charity number: SC046569
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire

Quick answer

Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) (number SC046569) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) do?

Douglas Park is a small pocket park which has been a community open space and garden for over 100 years, however, the use of the area as a community space declined with the removal of the main garden and seating in around the 1980’s. The main purpose of Friends of Douglas Park is to restore the area to a functional park, allowing increased community use and enjoyment and providing the associated health and wellbeing benefits that access to quality outdoor space brings. To further these objectives, our main activities involve: • Organising community events to both fundraise and encourage c…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)

Answers Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 May 2016
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Douglas Park (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046569) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)'s charity number?: Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046569. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046569?: Search SC046569 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 Douglas Park (SCIO) do?: Douglas Park is a small pocket park which has been a community open space and garden for over 100 years, however, the use of the area as a community space declined with the removal of the main garden and seating in around the 1980’s. The main purpose of Friends of Douglas Park is to restore the area to a functional park, allowing increased community use and enjoyment and providing the associated health and wellbeing benefits that access to quality outdoor space brings. To further these objectives, our main activities involve: • Organising community events to both fundraise and encourage c…
Does Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO). 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 Douglas Park (SCIO)?: Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Friends of Douglas Park (SCIO) was entered on the register on 18 May 2016.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.