--- title: "Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund — check charity number SC002955 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002955. the advancement of health charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galloway-hospital-instrument-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:31:14.671Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund is a registered charity (number SC002955) 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 Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund? Registered charity number SC002955 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dumfries And Galloway ## What does Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund do? From public donations and bequests provide equipment and instruments to the Galloway Community Hospital. ## What causes is Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund 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=galloway-hospital-instrument-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002955) 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 Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund's charity number? Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund's charity number is SC002955. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002955? Search SC002955 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 Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund do? From public donations and bequests provide equipment and instruments to the Galloway Community Hospital. Does Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund. 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 Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund? Galloway Hospital Instrument Fund 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=SC002955).