--- title: "The Friends of Thomas Muir — check charity number SC041688 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Thomas Muir a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041688. the advancement of education charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-thomas-muir retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:09:21.004Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Thomas Muir is a registered charity (number SC041688) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £750 (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 Thomas Muir? Registered charity number SC041688 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £750 Website [www.thomasmuir.co.uk](http://www.thomasmuir.co.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Thomas Muir do? The charity's purpose is to celebrate, promote and study the life and work of Thomas Muir of Huntershill, and the relevance of his legacy to the wider history of democracy. We work with a range of local and national organisations to raise awareness of his contribution to the cause of social reform through the medium of stage presentation, art and literature, and academic discourse. Among other activities, we organise exhibitions and seminars, the annual East Dunbartonshire School Arts Competition, and the annual Thomas Muir Symposium, hosted in one of our secondary schools, with guest speaker… ## What causes is The Friends of Thomas Muir registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Thomas Muir yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Thomas Muir 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-thomas-muir&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thomasmuir.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Thomas Muir a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Thomas Muir is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041688) 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 Thomas Muir's charity number? The Friends of Thomas Muir's charity number is SC041688. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041688? Search SC041688 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 Thomas Muir do? The charity's purpose is to celebrate, promote and study the life and work of Thomas Muir of Huntershill, and the relevance of his legacy to the wider history of democracy. We work with a range of local and national organisations to raise awareness of his contribution to the cause of social reform through the medium of stage presentation, art and literature, and academic discourse. Among other activities, we organise exhibitions and seminars, the annual East Dunbartonshire School Arts Competition, and the annual Thomas Muir Symposium, hosted in one of our secondary schools, with guest speaker… Does The Friends of Thomas Muir have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Thomas Muir. 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 Thomas Muir? The Friends of Thomas Muir's website is http://www.thomasmuir.co.uk/ — 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=SC041688).