--- title: "Friendship Circle — check charity number SC045919 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friendship Circle a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045919. 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 char" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friendship-circle retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:16:33.750Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friendship Circle is a registered charity (number SC045919) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is 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 intended. Its latest reported income was £22,396 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friendship Circle? Registered charity number SC045919 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,396 ## What does Friendship Circle do? To provide 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 by offering them on one day a week, an outing for up to 35 housebound elderly people (who are unable to be out on their own) or frail and/or lonely people who live in Milngavie and in so doing to provide respite for the carers of such elderly people. ## What causes is Friendship Circle 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 intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friendship Circle yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friendship Circle 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=friendship-circle&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friendship Circle a legitimate charity? Yes. Friendship Circle is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045919) 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 Friendship Circle's charity number? Friendship Circle's charity number is SC045919. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045919? Search SC045919 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 Friendship Circle do? To provide 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 by offering them on one day a week, an outing for up to 35 housebound elderly people (who are unable to be out on their own) or frail and/or lonely people who live in Milngavie and in so doing to provide respite for the carers of such elderly people. Does Friendship Circle have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friendship Circle. 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 Friendship Circle? Friendship Circle 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=SC045919).