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Registered charity · No. SC052538SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Scottish Borders

Melrose FC

Melrose FC is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of public participation in sport, based in Scottish Borders.

Quick answer

Melrose FC is a registered charity (number SC052538) 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 public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £74,732 (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 Melrose FC?

Registered charity number
SC052538
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Scottish Borders
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£74,732

What does Melrose FC do?

Melrose FC in a volunteer-led, not-for-profit community football club that delivers the opportunity for junior and youth football participation from age 5-16+ for young people who live in Melrose and the surrounding area. We deliver football training and match play to our junior membership through affiliated organisations including the Scottish Youth Football Association, Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Borders Junior Football Association.

What causes is Melrose FC registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Melrose FC yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Melrose FC 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melrose FC a legitimate charity?
Yes. Melrose FC is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052538) 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 Melrose FC's charity number?
Melrose FC's charity number is SC052538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052538?
Search SC052538 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 Melrose FC do?
Melrose FC in a volunteer-led, not-for-profit community football club that delivers the opportunity for junior and youth football participation from age 5-16+ for young people who live in Melrose and the surrounding area. We deliver football training and match play to our junior membership through affiliated organisations including the Scottish Youth Football Association, Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Borders Junior Football Association.
Does Melrose FC have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melrose FC. 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 Melrose FC?
Melrose FC 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.