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title: "Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens — check charity number SC022622 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022622. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-glasgow-botanic-gardens
retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:19:58.174Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a registered charity (number SC022622) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £37,980 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Glasgow Botanic Gardens?

Registered charity number

SC022622

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Glasgow City

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£37,980

Website

[www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com](http://www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com/)

## What does Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens do?

Please see the answer to part C question 1 above and the annual report of the Chair

## What causes is Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of animal welfare

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022622) 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 Glasgow Botanic Gardens's charity number?

Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens's charity number is SC022622. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC022622?

Search SC022622 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 Glasgow Botanic Gardens do?

Please see the answer to part C question 1 above and the annual report of the Chair

Does Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens. 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 Glasgow Botanic Gardens?

Friends Of Glasgow Botanic Gardens's website is http://www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com — 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=SC022622).