--- title: "Friends of St John's Hospital — check charity number SC043096 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St John's Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043096. the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily i" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-john-s-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:55:35.706Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St John's Hospital is a registered charity (number SC043096) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £491 (year ending 2017-07-31). 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 St John's Hospital? Registered charity number SC043096 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2017-07-31) £491 ## What does Friends of St John's Hospital do? The Friends objects are:- a) the provision of recreational facilities, or organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended b) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. ## What causes is Friends of St John's Hospital registered for? the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St John's Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St John's Hospital 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-st-john-s-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St John's Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St John's Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043096) 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 St John's Hospital's charity number? Friends of St John's Hospital's charity number is SC043096. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043096? Search SC043096 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 St John's Hospital do? The Friends objects are:- a) the provision of recreational facilities, or organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended b) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. Does Friends of St John's Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St John's Hospital. 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 St John's Hospital? Friends of St John's Hospital 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=SC043096).