--- title: "Friends of the Beatson — check charity number SC023243 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Beatson a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023243. the advancement of health 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-the-beatson retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:16:05.574Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Beatson is a registered charity (number SC023243) 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 health; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. 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 the Beatson? Registered charity number SC023243 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Website [friendsofthebeatson.org](http://friendsofthebeatson.org/) ## What does Friends of the Beatson do? The company's charitable objects are to operate and develop the Friends of the Beatson Centre and thereby to provide support, comfort, help and relief to persons who are patients of or are otherwise undergoing, or have undergone, treatment at the Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow and to provide support, comfort, help and relief for their families and carers. ## What causes is Friends of the Beatson registered for? the advancement of healthany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Beatson yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Beatson 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-the-beatson&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsofthebeatson.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Beatson a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Beatson is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023243) 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 the Beatson's charity number? Friends of the Beatson's charity number is SC023243. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023243? Search SC023243 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 the Beatson do? The company's charitable objects are to operate and develop the Friends of the Beatson Centre and thereby to provide support, comfort, help and relief to persons who are patients of or are otherwise undergoing, or have undergone, treatment at the Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow and to provide support, comfort, help and relief for their families and carers. Does Friends of the Beatson have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Beatson. 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 the Beatson? Friends of the Beatson's website is http://friendsofthebeatson.org — 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=SC023243).