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title: "Friends Of Portencross Castle — check charity number SC028181 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends Of Portencross Castle a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028181. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-portencross-castle
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:16:02.745Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends Of Portencross Castle is a registered charity (number SC028181) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £24,985 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Portencross Castle?

Registered charity number

SC028181

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

North Ayrshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£24,985

Website

[www.portencrosscastle.org.uk](http://www.portencrosscastle.org.uk/)

## What does Friends Of Portencross Castle do?

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

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Portencross Castle 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Of Portencross Castle a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends Of Portencross Castle is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028181) 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 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 is http://www.portencrosscastle.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=SC028181).