Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard
Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard?
- Registered charity number
- SC055242
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
What does Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard do?
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To increase understanding, appreciation and conservation of Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic burial ground in Edinburgh. In furtherance of this the organisation will support, encourage, undertake and participate in efforts : 4.2 to better understand the history, architecture, social importance and environment of Greyfriars Kirkyard 4.3 to increase public awareness, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the history, architecture, social importance and environment of Greyfriars Kirkyard 4.4 to better maintain, protect, preserve, conserve and restor…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055242) 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 Greyfriars Kirkyard's charity number?
- Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard's charity number is SC055242. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC055242?
- Search SC055242 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 Greyfriars Kirkyard do?
- 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To increase understanding, appreciation and conservation of Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic burial ground in Edinburgh. In furtherance of this the organisation will support, encourage, undertake and participate in efforts : 4.2 to better understand the history, architecture, social importance and environment of Greyfriars Kirkyard 4.3 to increase public awareness, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the history, architecture, social importance and environment of Greyfriars Kirkyard 4.4 to better maintain, protect, preserve, conserve and restor…
- Does Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard. 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 Greyfriars Kirkyard?
- Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard's website is http://Friendsofgreyfriarskirkyard.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.