--- title: "Friends of Howwood Park — check charity number SC051509 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Howwood Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051509. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-howwood-park retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:08:16.575Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Howwood Park is a registered charity (number SC051509) 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; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £22,814 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Howwood Park? Registered charity number SC051509 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £22,814 Website [www.friendsofhowwoodpark.com](http://www.friendsofhowwoodpark.com/) ## What does Friends of Howwood Park do? Friends of Howwood Park is set up to help ensure Howwood Park is a well maintained and safe public site which can enhance the quality of life for local people by improving their physical and mental health and act as a focus for bringing people to-gether, in particular. 1. The advancement of environmental protection and improvements of Howwood Park, for the benefit of the public now and in the future. 2. The advancement of citizenship or community development, and 3. The organisation and provision of recreational and leisure facilities and activities with the objects of improving the condit… ## What causes is Friends of Howwood Park registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Howwood Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Howwood Park 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-howwood-park&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofhowwoodpark.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Howwood Park a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Howwood Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051509) 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 Howwood Park's charity number? Friends of Howwood Park's charity number is SC051509. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051509? Search SC051509 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 Howwood Park do? Friends of Howwood Park is set up to help ensure Howwood Park is a well maintained and safe public site which can enhance the quality of life for local people by improving their physical and mental health and act as a focus for bringing people to-gether, in particular. 1. The advancement of environmental protection and improvements of Howwood Park, for the benefit of the public now and in the future. 2. The advancement of citizenship or community development, and 3. The organisation and provision of recreational and leisure facilities and activities with the objects of improving the condit… Does Friends of Howwood Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Howwood Park. 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 Howwood Park? Friends of Howwood Park's website is http://www.friendsofhowwoodpark.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=SC051509).