--- title: "Friends of Healthy Valleys — check charity number SC050589 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Healthy Valleys a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050589. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-healthy-valleys retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:11:14.555Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Healthy Valleys is a registered charity (number SC050589) 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 health. 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 Healthy Valleys? Registered charity number SC050589 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does Friends of Healthy Valleys do? 4.1 To support and enhance the delivery of services of Healthy Valleys 4.2 To raise awareness of the services at Healthy Valleys. 4.3 To generate income through grants, trusts, sponsorship, fund raising events through grants, sponsorship, trusts, fund raising events for the sole purpose of financing the activities and services at Healthy Valleys ## What causes is Friends of Healthy Valleys registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Healthy Valleys yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Healthy Valleys 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-healthy-valleys&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Healthy Valleys a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Healthy Valleys is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050589) 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 Healthy Valleys's charity number? Friends of Healthy Valleys's charity number is SC050589. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050589? Search SC050589 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 Healthy Valleys do? 4.1 To support and enhance the delivery of services of Healthy Valleys 4.2 To raise awareness of the services at Healthy Valleys. 4.3 To generate income through grants, trusts, sponsorship, fund raising events through grants, sponsorship, trusts, fund raising events for the sole purpose of financing the activities and services at Healthy Valleys Does Friends of Healthy Valleys have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Healthy Valleys. 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 Healthy Valleys? Friends of Healthy Valleys 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=SC050589).