--- title: "Future Focus — check charity number SC046220 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Future Focus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046220. the advancement of health 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/future-focus retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:22:38.946Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Future Focus is a registered charity (number SC046220) 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 health. 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 Future Focus? Registered charity number SC046220 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Future Focus do? 4 The organisations purposes are the advancement of health through: 4.1 Developing a national, youth led smoking cessation service with the aim of reducing smoking rates in young people and changing attitudes towards smoking. 4.2 Providing consultancy services throughout Scotland to ensure young peoples voices are heard and services are suited to their needs. and 4.3 Leading a grassroots campaign against the tobacco industry to raise awareness of how the industry attracts young people and educate young people in how to make more positive choices. ## What causes is Future Focus registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Future Focus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Future Focus 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=future-focus&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Future Focus a legitimate charity? Yes. Future Focus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046220) 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 Future Focus's charity number? Future Focus's charity number is SC046220. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046220? Search SC046220 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 Future Focus do? 4 The organisations purposes are the advancement of health through: 4.1 Developing a national, youth led smoking cessation service with the aim of reducing smoking rates in young people and changing attitudes towards smoking. 4.2 Providing consultancy services throughout Scotland to ensure young peoples voices are heard and services are suited to their needs. and 4.3 Leading a grassroots campaign against the tobacco industry to raise awareness of how the industry attracts young people and educate young people in how to make more positive choices. Does Future Focus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Future Focus. 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 Future Focus? Future Focus 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=SC046220).