--- title: "futureKELSO — check charity number SC042108 | CharityCompare" description: "Is futureKELSO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042108. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/futurekelso retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:22:35.697Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer futureKELSO is a registered charity (number SC042108) 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. 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 futureKELSO? Registered charity number SC042108 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders ## What does futureKELSO do? The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Kelso and District in the Scottish Borders as defined by all the postcode units within the TD5 area ('the Community'), with the Purposes listed in the sub-clauses hereto ('the Purposes'), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs), namely: 4.1 to manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. 4… ## What causes is futureKELSO 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 futureKELSO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. futureKELSO 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=futurekelso&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is futureKELSO a legitimate charity? Yes. futureKELSO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042108) 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 futureKELSO's charity number? futureKELSO's charity number is SC042108. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042108? Search SC042108 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 futureKELSO do? The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Kelso and District in the Scottish Borders as defined by all the postcode units within the TD5 area ('the Community'), with the Purposes listed in the sub-clauses hereto ('the Purposes'), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs), namely: 4.1 to manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. 4… Does futureKELSO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for futureKELSO. 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 futureKELSO? futureKELSO 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=SC042108).