--- title: "Friends of Velemegna — check charity number SC048727 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Velemegna a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048727. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-velemegna retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:24:49.001Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Velemegna is a registered charity (number SC048727) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £33,980 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Velemegna? Registered charity number SC048727 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £33,980 ## What does Friends of Velemegna do? To support the Valemegna Society Hospital in carrying out much needed Eye surgery and associated care to patients who have no resources of their own to access specialist care ## What causes is Friends of Velemegna registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Velemegna yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Velemegna 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-velemegna&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Velemegna a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Velemegna is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048727) 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 Velemegna's charity number? Friends of Velemegna's charity number is SC048727. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048727? Search SC048727 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 Velemegna do? To support the Valemegna Society Hospital in carrying out much needed Eye surgery and associated care to patients who have no resources of their own to access specialist care Does Friends of Velemegna have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Velemegna. 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 Velemegna? Friends of Velemegna 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=SC048727).