Is Friends of the River Tyne a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the River Tyne as a registered charity (number SC046978) 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 River Tyne's charity number?

Friends of the River Tyne's charity number is SC046978. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046978?

Search SC046978 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 River Tyne have reviews and complaints?

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

Friends of the River Tyne's website listed in our register data is http://friendsoftherivertyne.org. 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 River Tyne registered as a charity?

Friends of the River Tyne was entered on the register on 15 November 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046978Unincorporated association

Friends of the River Tyne

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

Friends of the River Tyne is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Friends of the River Tyne?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,191
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,407
Registered charity number: SC046978
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: friendsoftherivertyne.org

What does the register show for Friends of the River Tyne?

Friends of the River Tyne (number SC046978) 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 River Tyne do?

Friends of the River Tyne Haddington is a volunteer-led organisation committed to the care, protection, and enhancement of the River Tyne and its surrounding environment. Our purpose is to preserve the ecological health, natural beauty, and cultural significance of the river for the benefit of current and future generations. We work collaboratively with local authorities, environmental bodies, and community partners to: monitor water quality using water testing in association with 'Earthwatch'. Invertebrate counting in association with 'Bug-Life'. Maintain the river corridor through litter pi…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of the River Tyne

Answers Friends of the River Tyne gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 15 November 2016
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Friends of the River Tyne registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the River Tyne yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the River Tyne a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the River Tyne as a registered charity (number SC046978) 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 River Tyne's charity number?: Friends of the River Tyne's charity number is SC046978. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046978?: Search SC046978 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 River Tyne do?: Friends of the River Tyne Haddington is a volunteer-led organisation committed to the care, protection, and enhancement of the River Tyne and its surrounding environment. Our purpose is to preserve the ecological health, natural beauty, and cultural significance of the river for the benefit of current and future generations. We work collaboratively with local authorities, environmental bodies, and community partners to: monitor water quality using water testing in association with 'Earthwatch'. Invertebrate counting in association with 'Bug-Life'. Maintain the river corridor through litter pi…
Does Friends of the River Tyne have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the River Tyne. 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 River Tyne?: Friends of the River Tyne's website listed in our register data is http://friendsoftherivertyne.org. 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 River Tyne registered as a charity?: Friends of the River Tyne was entered on the register on 15 November 2016.

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.