--- title: "Order of Friars Minor CIO — check charity number SC054068 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Order of Friars Minor CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054068. the advancement of religion charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/order-of-friars-minor-cio-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:39:27.147Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Order of Friars Minor CIO is a registered charity (number SC054068) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £1,220,924 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Order of Friars Minor CIO? Registered charity number SC054068 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,220,924 ## What does Order of Friars Minor CIO do? The objects of the CIO are such charitable purposes which advance the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried on by or under the direction of or supported by the Order as the Trustees with the approval of the Minister Provincial shall from time to time think fit and if at any time the Order shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on or direct any charitable work in England then for such lawful charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion as the Trustees shall with the approval of the Minister Provincial decide. Nothing in the Co… ## What causes is Order of Friars Minor CIO registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Order of Friars Minor CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Order of Friars Minor CIO 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=order-of-friars-minor-cio-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Order of Friars Minor CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Order of Friars Minor CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054068) 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 Order of Friars Minor CIO's charity number? Order of Friars Minor CIO's charity number is SC054068. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054068? Search SC054068 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 Order of Friars Minor CIO do? The objects of the CIO are such charitable purposes which advance the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried on by or under the direction of or supported by the Order as the Trustees with the approval of the Minister Provincial shall from time to time think fit and if at any time the Order shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on or direct any charitable work in England then for such lawful charitable purposes connected with the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion as the Trustees shall with the approval of the Minister Provincial decide. Nothing in the Co… Does Order of Friars Minor CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Order of Friars Minor CIO. 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 Order of Friars Minor CIO? Order of Friars Minor CIO 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=SC054068).