Is Friends of the Chambers Institution a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Chambers Institution as a registered charity (number SC054986) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends of the Chambers Institution's charity number?

Friends of the Chambers Institution's charity number is SC054986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054986?

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Does Friends of the Chambers Institution have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Chambers Institution. 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 Chambers Institution?

Friends of the Chambers Institution's website listed in our register data is http://1 Drygrange Cottages, Melrose. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Friends of the Chambers Institution registered as a charity?

Friends of the Chambers Institution was entered on the register on 23 February 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC054986SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of the Chambers Institution

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Friends of the Chambers Institution is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Friends of the Chambers Institution?

Registered charity number: SC054986
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: 1 Drygrange Cottages, Melrose

What does the register show for Friends of the Chambers Institution?

Friends of the Chambers Institution (number SC054986) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of the Chambers Institution do?

(b) the advancement of citizenship or community development (c) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of the Chambers Institution

Answers Friends of the Chambers Institution gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 February 2026
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Friends of the Chambers Institution registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Chambers Institution yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of the Chambers Institution. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Chambers Institution a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Chambers Institution as a registered charity (number SC054986) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of the Chambers Institution's charity number?: Friends of the Chambers Institution's charity number is SC054986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054986?: Search SC054986 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 Chambers Institution do?: (b) the advancement of citizenship or community development (c) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Does Friends of the Chambers Institution have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Chambers Institution. 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 Chambers Institution?: Friends of the Chambers Institution's website listed in our register data is http://1 Drygrange Cottages, Melrose. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Friends of the Chambers Institution registered as a charity?: Friends of the Chambers Institution was entered on the register on 23 February 2026.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.