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Registered charity · No. SC044589SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Glasgow City

The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO

The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.

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The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO is a registered charity (number SC044589) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £130,924 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO?

Registered charity number
SC044589
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£130,924

What does The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO do?

The Croft is the charitable organisation that runs Barlinnie Visitors Advice and Support Service. We operate out of HMP Barlinnie Prison and are open 7 days a week to cover all visitor sessions to support partners, families and friends visiting their loved ones in Barlinnie. By improving the visit experience for families we hope to increase the number of visits and facilitate more families visiting more often. We improve communications between visitors and prison staff and advocate for needs of families. and support families to build their resilience and confidence, reduce stigma and isolatio…

What causes is The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO 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 Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044589) 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 Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO's charity number?
The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO's charity number is SC044589. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044589?
Search SC044589 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 Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO do?
The Croft is the charitable organisation that runs Barlinnie Visitors Advice and Support Service. We operate out of HMP Barlinnie Prison and are open 7 days a week to cover all visitor sessions to support partners, families and friends visiting their loved ones in Barlinnie. By improving the visit experience for families we hope to increase the number of visits and facilitate more families visiting more often. We improve communications between visitors and prison staff and advocate for needs of families. and support families to build their resilience and confidence, reduce stigma and isolatio…
Does The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO. 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 Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO?
The Croft (Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie) SCIO's website is http://www.thecroftfamilysupport.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.