--- title: "Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC008258 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008258. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/holyrood-44-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:41.876Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC008258) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; 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 £1,464 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number SC008258 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,464 ## What does Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund do? Raising funds through fund raising and events to support worthy charitable causes ## What causes is Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Holyrood 44 Benevolent 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=holyrood-44-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008258) 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund's charity number? Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC008258. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008258? Search SC008258 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund do? Raising funds through fund raising and events to support worthy charitable causes Does Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holyrood 44 Benevolent 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 Holyrood 44 Benevolent Fund? Holyrood 44 Benevolent 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=SC008258).