--- title: "Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham — check charity number SC055165 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055165. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-leitholm-eccles-and-birgham retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:02:53.905Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham is a registered charity (number SC055165) 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. 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 Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham? Registered charity number SC055165 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders ## What does Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham do? The advancement of citizenship and community development in the villages of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham in the Scottish Borders through the improvement of the assets and/or services within the villages and rural communities for the general good of their residents or groups of residents. This will be informed by the Community Council's Community Led Plan priorities. ## What causes is Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham 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-leitholm-eccles-and-birgham&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055165) 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 Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham's charity number? Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham's charity number is SC055165. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055165? Search SC055165 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 Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham do? The advancement of citizenship and community development in the villages of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham in the Scottish Borders through the improvement of the assets and/or services within the villages and rural communities for the general good of their residents or groups of residents. This will be informed by the Community Council's Community Led Plan priorities. Does Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham. 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 Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham? Friends of Leitholm, Eccles and Birgham 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=SC055165).