--- title: "Friends of Palestine (FOP) — check charity number SC045323 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Palestine (FOP) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045323. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-palestine-fop retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:26:02.822Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Palestine (FOP) is a registered charity (number SC045323) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £86,262 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Palestine (FOP)? Registered charity number SC045323 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £86,262 Website [www.fop.org.uk](http://www.fop.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Palestine (FOP) do? Our main aims are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable through humanitarian intervention, advance sustainable development as well as promoting human rights, equality and diversity. FoP was established to help Palestinians in need by providing shelter for homeless families, food and medicines for low income people, education fees for students who can’t afford them, and trying to provide training and employment projects to help with rising unemployment among new graduates and young people. Most of these initiatives are based in Gaza district which has suffered especially ov… ## What causes is Friends of Palestine (FOP) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Palestine (FOP) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Palestine (FOP) 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-palestine-fop&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fop.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Palestine (FOP) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Palestine (FOP) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045323) 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 Palestine (FOP)'s charity number? Friends of Palestine (FOP)'s charity number is SC045323. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045323? Search SC045323 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 Palestine (FOP) do? Our main aims are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable through humanitarian intervention, advance sustainable development as well as promoting human rights, equality and diversity. FoP was established to help Palestinians in need by providing shelter for homeless families, food and medicines for low income people, education fees for students who can’t afford them, and trying to provide training and employment projects to help with rising unemployment among new graduates and young people. Most of these initiatives are based in Gaza district which has suffered especially ov… Does Friends of Palestine (FOP) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Palestine (FOP). 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 Palestine (FOP)? Friends of Palestine (FOP)'s website is http://www.fop.org.uk — 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=SC045323).