--- title: "Friends of Garvald Church — check charity number SC048630 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Garvald Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048630. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-garvald-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:26:29.536Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Garvald Church is a registered charity (number SC048630) 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 religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £40 (year ending 2023-08-18). 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 Garvald Church? Registered charity number SC048630 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2023-08-18) £40 Website [www.garvald.org.uk/church/friends-of-garvald-church](https://www.garvald.org.uk/church/friends-of-garvald-church/) ## What does Friends of Garvald Church do? 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To promote the restoration and maintenance of Garvald Church, graveyard and Stables through fundraising and management activities, to provide facilities for public worship in Garvald. 4.2 To promote the understanding and appreciation of the built, social, cultural and natural heritage of the church and village of Garvald through research, information, educational and community activities. ## What causes is Friends of Garvald Church registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Garvald Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Garvald Church 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-garvald-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.garvald.org.uk/church/friends-of-garvald-church/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Garvald Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Garvald Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048630) 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 Garvald Church's charity number? Friends of Garvald Church's charity number is SC048630. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048630? Search SC048630 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 Garvald Church do? 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To promote the restoration and maintenance of Garvald Church, graveyard and Stables through fundraising and management activities, to provide facilities for public worship in Garvald. 4.2 To promote the understanding and appreciation of the built, social, cultural and natural heritage of the church and village of Garvald through research, information, educational and community activities. Does Friends of Garvald Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Garvald Church. 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 Garvald Church? Friends of Garvald Church's website is https://www.garvald.org.uk/church/friends-of-garvald-church/ — 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=SC048630).