--- title: "Wee Friends — check charity number SC047989 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wee Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047989. the advancement of education charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wee-friends retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:09:38.592Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wee Friends is a registered charity (number SC047989) 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. Its latest reported income was £369 (year ending 2022-06-30). 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 Wee Friends? Registered charity number SC047989 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2022-06-30) £369 ## What does Wee Friends do? encouraging educational, social, emotional, physical, aesthetic, literacy, mathematics and spiritual development in those connected with the organisation. providing for all children without discrimination a safe and satisfying pre-school education with a Christian environment where Christian beliefs and values are promoted and upheld. providing a safe and satisfying play experience for pre-school children, so that they become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors, and take a constructive place in the community and enhance and develop the e… ## What causes is Wee Friends registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wee Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wee Friends 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=wee-friends&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wee Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Wee Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047989) 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 Wee Friends's charity number? Wee Friends's charity number is SC047989. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047989? Search SC047989 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 Wee Friends do? encouraging educational, social, emotional, physical, aesthetic, literacy, mathematics and spiritual development in those connected with the organisation. providing for all children without discrimination a safe and satisfying pre-school education with a Christian environment where Christian beliefs and values are promoted and upheld. providing a safe and satisfying play experience for pre-school children, so that they become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors, and take a constructive place in the community and enhance and develop the e… Does Wee Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wee Friends. 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 Wee Friends? Wee Friends 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=SC047989).