--- title: "Friends of St Marnock's — check charity number SC054653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Marnock's a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054653. the advancement of education charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-marnock-s retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:49:10.491Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Marnock's is a registered charity (number SC054653) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Marnock's? Registered charity number SC054653 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Angus ## What does Friends of St Marnock's do? The organisation's charitable purposes are: the preservation of the church of St Marnock's, the Hearse House and the artworks within the church. Organise ongoing access to the pre-Reformation artefacts associated with the building Facilitate the provision of education about the buildings to interested parties. To collaborate with interested parties, where deemed appropriate by the Trustees, in pursuance of the purposes of the organisation. To promote community engagement with the history of St Marnock's church through cultural and educational events. ## What causes is Friends of St Marnock's registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Marnock's yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Marnock's 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-marnock-s&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Marnock's a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Marnock's is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054653) 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 Marnock's's charity number? Friends of St Marnock's's charity number is SC054653. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054653? Search SC054653 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 Marnock's do? The organisation's charitable purposes are: the preservation of the church of St Marnock's, the Hearse House and the artworks within the church. Organise ongoing access to the pre-Reformation artefacts associated with the building Facilitate the provision of education about the buildings to interested parties. To collaborate with interested parties, where deemed appropriate by the Trustees, in pursuance of the purposes of the organisation. To promote community engagement with the history of St Marnock's church through cultural and educational events. Does Friends of St Marnock's have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Marnock's. 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 Marnock's? Friends of St Marnock's 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=SC054653).