--- title: "The Folan Trust — check charity number SC050526 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Folan Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050526. the advancement of health charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-folan-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:20:01.644Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Folan Trust is a registered charity (number SC050526) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £46,915 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Folan Trust? Registered charity number SC050526 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £46,915 Website [www.thefolantrust.org](http://www.thefolantrust.org/) ## What does The Folan Trust do? The Folan Trust was set up in 2020 to help to meet the need for people affected by homelessness to be supported to work through the severe and unresolved trauma that often underlies their crises. It provides long-term, trauma-informed, one-to-one, counselling. Our work in Glasgow supports the psychological, emotional and relational needs of some of the city’s most vulnerable people. This includes people affected by gender-based violence, sex working and addiction for whom personal and systemic barriers commonly result in their exclusion from psychological services. Staff are fully trained and… ## What causes is The Folan Trust registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Folan Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Folan Trust 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=the-folan-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thefolantrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Folan Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Folan Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050526) 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 Folan Trust's charity number? The Folan Trust's charity number is SC050526. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050526? Search SC050526 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 Folan Trust do? The Folan Trust was set up in 2020 to help to meet the need for people affected by homelessness to be supported to work through the severe and unresolved trauma that often underlies their crises. It provides long-term, trauma-informed, one-to-one, counselling. Our work in Glasgow supports the psychological, emotional and relational needs of some of the city’s most vulnerable people. This includes people affected by gender-based violence, sex working and addiction for whom personal and systemic barriers commonly result in their exclusion from psychological services. Staff are fully trained and… Does The Folan Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Folan Trust. 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 Folan Trust? The Folan Trust's website is http://www.thefolantrust.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](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=SC050526).