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Registered charity · No. SC045619Unincorporated associationWest Lothian

The Friends of Magale

The Friends of Magale is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in West Lothian.

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The Friends of Magale is a registered charity (number SC045619) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £54,103 (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 Friends of Magale?

Registered charity number
SC045619
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
West Lothian
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£54,103

What does The Friends of Magale do?

' The Friends of Magale ' trustees and supporters aim to improve the lives of young people in the village of Magale in Eastern Uganda. The charity aims to improve the welfare and the educational opportunities of the young people mostly girls. These young people are mostly orphans while some are blind and others are albinos. Money is raised from car boots, donations and sponsorships. This year the money raised has been used to pay fees, food, uniforms, laptops for older students, water tanks, lightning conductors, fire extinguisers, beds, mattresses, computers, a TV and two keyboards.

What causes is The Friends of Magale registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Magale yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Magale 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 Friends of Magale a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Friends of Magale is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045619) 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 Friends of Magale's charity number?
The Friends of Magale's charity number is SC045619. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045619?
Search SC045619 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 Friends of Magale do?
' The Friends of Magale ' trustees and supporters aim to improve the lives of young people in the village of Magale in Eastern Uganda. The charity aims to improve the welfare and the educational opportunities of the young people mostly girls. These young people are mostly orphans while some are blind and others are albinos. Money is raised from car boots, donations and sponsorships. This year the money raised has been used to pay fees, food, uniforms, laptops for older students, water tanks, lightning conductors, fire extinguisers, beds, mattresses, computers, a TV and two keyboards.
Does The Friends of Magale have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Magale. 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 Friends of Magale?
The Friends of Magale 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.