--- title: "Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland — check charity number SC022093 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022093. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-national-mining-museum-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:32.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland is a registered charity (number SC022093) 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 £1,593 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 National Mining Museum Scotland? Registered charity number SC022093 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,593 ## What does Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland do? Support the activities of National Mining Museum, Scotland ## What causes is Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland 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 National Mining Museum Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland 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-national-mining-museum-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022093) 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 National Mining Museum Scotland's charity number? Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland's charity number is SC022093. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022093? Search SC022093 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 National Mining Museum Scotland do? Support the activities of National Mining Museum, Scotland Does Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland. 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 National Mining Museum Scotland? Friends of the National Mining Museum Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC022093).