--- title: "Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] — check charity number SC051728 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051728. the advancement of health charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-ganavan-scio retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:17:34.832Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] is a registered charity (number SC051728) 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 health; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 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 Ganavan [SCIO]? Registered charity number SC051728 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute ## What does Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] do? Friends of Ganavan aims to preserve, conserve and sustain the natural environment of the green space at Ganavan. We campaign online on Facebook and in person with groups and Oban Community Council to help keep Ganavan as it is for the community of Oban and area as well as visitors. Ganavan green space surrounds Oban's only beach and the area is vitally important for physical and mental health and wellbeing for all ages and stages. ## What causes is Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] 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-ganavan-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051728) 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 Ganavan [SCIO]'s charity number? Friends of Ganavan [SCIO]'s charity number is SC051728. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051728? Search SC051728 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 Ganavan [SCIO] do? Friends of Ganavan aims to preserve, conserve and sustain the natural environment of the green space at Ganavan. We campaign online on Facebook and in person with groups and Oban Community Council to help keep Ganavan as it is for the community of Oban and area as well as visitors. Ganavan green space surrounds Oban's only beach and the area is vitally important for physical and mental health and wellbeing for all ages and stages. Does Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ganavan [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 Ganavan [SCIO]? Friends of Ganavan [SCIO] 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=SC051728).