--- title: "Friends of GUU — check charity number SC042112 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of GUU a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042112. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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-guu retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:18:56.980Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of GUU is a registered charity (number SC042112) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £796 (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 GUU? Registered charity number SC042112 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £796 ## What does Friends of GUU do? Promote citizenship, community development and the effectiveness of charities through supporting and furthering the charitable purposes of Glasgow University Union (GUU) whose registered Scottish Charity number is SC003808 ## What causes is Friends of GUU registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of GUU yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of GUU 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-guu&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of GUU a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of GUU is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042112) 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 GUU's charity number? Friends of GUU's charity number is SC042112. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042112? Search SC042112 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 GUU do? Promote citizenship, community development and the effectiveness of charities through supporting and furthering the charitable purposes of Glasgow University Union (GUU) whose registered Scottish Charity number is SC003808 Does Friends of GUU have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of GUU. 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 GUU? Friends of GUU 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=SC042112).