--- title: "Friends of Leith Walk Primary School — check charity number SC048897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Leith Walk Primary School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048897. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-leith-walk-primary-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:02:52.069Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Leith Walk Primary School is a registered charity (number SC048897) 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. 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 Leith Walk Primary School? Registered charity number SC048897 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Friends of Leith Walk Primary School do? 4 The organisations' purpose is the advancement of education through support of the staff, pupils and carers at Leith Walk Primary school by: 4.1 Supporting the school and the pupils by fundraising for resources, equipment, and activities they may not otherwise have access to. 4.2 To help the school to ensure that cost is not a barrier to pupils' access to school trips and activities by fundraising to supplement fees. ## What causes is Friends of Leith Walk Primary School registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Leith Walk Primary School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Leith Walk Primary School 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-leith-walk-primary-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Leith Walk Primary School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Leith Walk Primary School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048897) 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 Leith Walk Primary School's charity number? Friends of Leith Walk Primary School's charity number is SC048897. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048897? Search SC048897 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 Leith Walk Primary School do? 4 The organisations' purpose is the advancement of education through support of the staff, pupils and carers at Leith Walk Primary school by: 4.1 Supporting the school and the pupils by fundraising for resources, equipment, and activities they may not otherwise have access to. 4.2 To help the school to ensure that cost is not a barrier to pupils' access to school trips and activities by fundraising to supplement fees. Does Friends of Leith Walk Primary School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Leith Walk Primary School. 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 Leith Walk Primary School? Friends of Leith Walk Primary School 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=SC048897).