Is Friends of the George a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the George as a registered charity (number SC054111) 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 George's charity number?

Friends of the George's charity number is SC054111. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054111?

Search SC054111 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.

Does Friends of the George have reviews and complaints?

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

Friends of the George's website listed in our register data is https://thegeorge.org.uk. 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 George registered as a charity?

Friends of the George was entered on the register on 4 April 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054111Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Friends of the George

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

Friends of the George is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 George?

Registered charity number: SC054111
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: thegeorge.org.uk

What does the register show for Friends of the George?

Friends of the George (number SC054111) 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 George do?

Purposes The Company's main Purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Company's Purposes are: To advance the arts, heritage and culture within the Community. To advance education. To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. To advance community development, including urban regeneration, within the Community. To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustai…

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 George

Answers Friends of the George gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 April 2025
Also known as: Friends of The George Limited
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Friends of the George 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 George yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of the George. 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

What should you check before donating to Friends of the George?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the George a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the George as a registered charity (number SC054111) 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 George's charity number?: Friends of the George's charity number is SC054111. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054111?: Search SC054111 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 George do?: Purposes The Company's main Purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Company's Purposes are: To advance the arts, heritage and culture within the Community. To advance education. To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. To advance community development, including urban regeneration, within the Community. To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustai…
Does Friends of the George have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the George. 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 George?: Friends of the George's website listed in our register data is https://thegeorge.org.uk. 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 George registered as a charity?: Friends of the George was entered on the register on 4 April 2025.

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.