Is Friends Of Portencross Castle a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends Of Portencross Castle as a registered charity (number SC028181) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends Of Portencross Castle's charity number?

Friends Of Portencross Castle's charity number is SC028181. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028181?

Search SC028181 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.

Does Friends Of Portencross Castle have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Portencross Castle. 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 Portencross Castle?

Friends Of Portencross Castle's website listed in our register data is http://www.portencrosscastle.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Friends Of Portencross Castle registered as a charity?

Friends Of Portencross Castle was entered on the register on 26 May 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC028181Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Friends Of Portencross Castle

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Friends Of Portencross Castle is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Friends Of Portencross Castle?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £24,985
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £49,567
Registered charity number: SC028181
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.portencrosscastle.org.uk

Quick answer

Friends Of Portencross Castle (number SC028181) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends Of Portencross Castle do?

To safeguard the castle ruin for the enjoyment of both the local community and future generations.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends Of Portencross Castle

Answers Friends Of Portencross Castle gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 May 1998
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Friends Of Portencross Castle registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of Portencross Castle yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends Of Portencross Castle. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends Of Portencross Castle?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Of Portencross Castle a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends Of Portencross Castle as a registered charity (number SC028181) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends Of Portencross Castle's charity number?: Friends Of Portencross Castle's charity number is SC028181. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028181?: Search SC028181 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 Portencross Castle do?: To safeguard the castle ruin for the enjoyment of both the local community and future generations.
Does Friends Of Portencross Castle have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Portencross Castle. 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 Portencross Castle?: Friends Of Portencross Castle's website listed in our register data is http://www.portencrosscastle.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Friends Of Portencross Castle registered as a charity?: Friends Of Portencross Castle was entered on the register on 26 May 1998.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.