--- title: "Greyfriars Garden — check charity number SC050973 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Greyfriars Garden a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050973. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/greyfriars-garden retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:58:36.185Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Greyfriars Garden is a registered charity (number SC050973) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £8,058 (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 Greyfriars Garden? Registered charity number SC050973 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,058 Website [greyfriarsgardenglasgow.co.uk](https://greyfriarsgardenglasgow.co.uk/) ## What does Greyfriars Garden do? We are set up to provide a growing and social space for our members who live in the centre the city and who do not have their own dedicated growing spaces. We also provide an enhanced environment for the general public and visitors to the city by maintaining adjacent open spaces which we plant with wild and spring flowers and keep litter free. ## What causes is Greyfriars Garden registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Greyfriars Garden yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Greyfriars Garden 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=greyfriars-garden&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://greyfriarsgardenglasgow.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Greyfriars Garden a legitimate charity? Yes. Greyfriars Garden is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050973) 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 Greyfriars Garden's charity number? Greyfriars Garden's charity number is SC050973. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050973? Search SC050973 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 Greyfriars Garden do? We are set up to provide a growing and social space for our members who live in the centre the city and who do not have their own dedicated growing spaces. We also provide an enhanced environment for the general public and visitors to the city by maintaining adjacent open spaces which we plant with wild and spring flowers and keep litter free. Does Greyfriars Garden have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greyfriars Garden. 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 Greyfriars Garden? Greyfriars Garden's website is https://greyfriarsgardenglasgow.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC050973).