--- title: "Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum — check charity number SC041823 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041823. the advancement of education charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-black-watch-castle-and-museum retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:21:05.470Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a registered charity (number SC041823) 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 £35,866 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Black Watch Castle and Museum? Registered charity number SC041823 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £35,866 Website [www.theblackwatch.co.uk](http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/) ## What does Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum do? The charity is there to support The Black Watch Regimental Trust in its role in providing education to a wide audience of the story of, and service provided by, The Black Watch Regiment to the peoples of Britain and beyond. It does this through providing grants and organising activities including lectures (primarily on the role of the military through the ages). The funding is provided mainly from the subscriptions of its members and can be for preservation of artefacts, outreach to schools and societies and administrative support. The aim is always to increase the engagement with a wide cros… ## What causes is Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum 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 The Black Watch Castle and Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum 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-black-watch-castle-and-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041823) 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 Black Watch Castle and Museum's charity number? Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum's charity number is SC041823. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041823? Search SC041823 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 Black Watch Castle and Museum do? The charity is there to support The Black Watch Regimental Trust in its role in providing education to a wide audience of the story of, and service provided by, The Black Watch Regiment to the peoples of Britain and beyond. It does this through providing grants and organising activities including lectures (primarily on the role of the military through the ages). The funding is provided mainly from the subscriptions of its members and can be for preservation of artefacts, outreach to schools and societies and administrative support. The aim is always to increase the engagement with a wide cros… Does Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum. 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 Black Watch Castle and Museum? Friends Of The Black Watch Castle and Museum's website is http://www.theblackwatch.co.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=SC041823).