--- title: "Friends Of The Eastgate — check charity number SC038370 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of The Eastgate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038370. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-eastgate retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:18:20.037Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of The Eastgate is a registered charity (number SC038370) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £20,009 (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 Eastgate? Registered charity number SC038370 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,009 Website [www.eastgatearts.com/friends](http://www.eastgatearts.com/friends/) ## What does Friends Of The Eastgate do? Set up to provide a programme of events that are fun and stimulating for our membership and to raise funds in support of the Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Several fundraising events held throughout the year enabling donations to be made to the Eastgate Theatre. ## What causes is Friends Of The Eastgate registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of The Eastgate yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of The Eastgate 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-eastgate&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eastgatearts.com/friends/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of The Eastgate a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of The Eastgate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038370) 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 Eastgate's charity number? Friends Of The Eastgate's charity number is SC038370. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038370? Search SC038370 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 Eastgate do? Set up to provide a programme of events that are fun and stimulating for our membership and to raise funds in support of the Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Several fundraising events held throughout the year enabling donations to be made to the Eastgate Theatre. Does Friends Of The Eastgate have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of The Eastgate. 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 Eastgate? Friends Of The Eastgate's website is http://www.eastgatearts.com/friends/ — 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=SC038370).