--- title: "Friends of the George — check charity number SC054111 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the George a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054111. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-george retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:17:11.634Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the George is a registered charity (number SC054111) 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. 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 George? Registered charity number SC054111 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Website [thegeorge.org.uk](https://thegeorge.org.uk/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the George 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-george&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://thegeorge.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the George a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the George is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054111) 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 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 is https://thegeorge.org.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=SC054111).