The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland
The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland?
- Registered charity number
- SC016247
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £363,552
- Website
- www.colintoncottages.org
What does The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland do?
We provide retirement housing and related amenities to those in need through age, ill health, financial hardship or other disadvantage and we provide financial support to beneficiaries through giving grants.
What causes is The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland 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 The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016247) 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 The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland's charity number?
- The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland's charity number is SC016247. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC016247?
- Search SC016247 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 The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland do?
- We provide retirement housing and related amenities to those in need through age, ill health, financial hardship or other disadvantage and we provide financial support to beneficiaries through giving grants.
- Does The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland. 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 The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland?
- The Aged Christian Friend Society Of Scotland's website is http://www.colintoncottages.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.