--- title: "The Friends of the Holy Rude — check charity number SC042326 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of the Holy Rude a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042326. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-the-holy-rude retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:16:27.853Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of the Holy Rude is a registered charity (number SC042326) 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 education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £9,765 (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 the Holy Rude? Registered charity number SC042326 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,765 ## What does The Friends of the Holy Rude do? Between 2011 and 2022, the Friends had responsibility for managing the ‘Ministry of Welcome’ that operated daily from 1st May to 30th September to welcome the many visitors to the Church of the Holy Rude from all over the world who visited each year, to provide them with information about the historic church building. After Covid, due to lack of volunteers and to provide tourists with a more professional experience, the church decided to enter into partnership with Stirling District Tourism Ltd. (SDT), a local charity to promote tourism in Stirling. The Friends continue to provide volunteer… ## What causes is The Friends of the Holy Rude registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of the Holy Rude yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of the Holy Rude 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-friends-of-the-holy-rude&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of the Holy Rude a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of the Holy Rude is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042326) 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 the Holy Rude's charity number? The Friends of the Holy Rude's charity number is SC042326. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042326? Search SC042326 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 the Holy Rude do? Between 2011 and 2022, the Friends had responsibility for managing the ‘Ministry of Welcome’ that operated daily from 1st May to 30th September to welcome the many visitors to the Church of the Holy Rude from all over the world who visited each year, to provide them with information about the historic church building. After Covid, due to lack of volunteers and to provide tourists with a more professional experience, the church decided to enter into partnership with Stirling District Tourism Ltd. (SDT), a local charity to promote tourism in Stirling. The Friends continue to provide volunteer… Does The Friends of the Holy Rude have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of the Holy Rude. 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 the Holy Rude? The Friends of the Holy Rude 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=SC042326).