--- title: "Ayrshire Eye Foundation — check charity number SC049052 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ayrshire Eye Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049052. the advancement of health charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ayrshire-eye-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:07:30.025Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ayrshire Eye Foundation is a registered charity (number SC049052) 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 £2,714 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Ayrshire Eye Foundation? Registered charity number SC049052 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £2,714 ## What does Ayrshire Eye Foundation do? The charity was originally set up to help eliminate common causes of curable blindness globally, namely cataract and corneal blindness, and to support other causes of curable and treatable blindness. Since 2020 and the restrictions surrounding the Covid pandemic, the focus of the charity was shifted to helping vulnerable people within the local community. With nominations from local optometry practices, successful candidates are selected for funded cataract treatment who would otherwise be increasingly struggling with their day to day activities whilst waiting on NHS treatment. We have now s… ## What causes is Ayrshire Eye Foundation registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayrshire Eye Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ayrshire Eye Foundation 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=ayrshire-eye-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ayrshire Eye Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Ayrshire Eye Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049052) 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 Ayrshire Eye Foundation's charity number? Ayrshire Eye Foundation's charity number is SC049052. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049052? Search SC049052 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 Ayrshire Eye Foundation do? The charity was originally set up to help eliminate common causes of curable blindness globally, namely cataract and corneal blindness, and to support other causes of curable and treatable blindness. Since 2020 and the restrictions surrounding the Covid pandemic, the focus of the charity was shifted to helping vulnerable people within the local community. With nominations from local optometry practices, successful candidates are selected for funded cataract treatment who would otherwise be increasingly struggling with their day to day activities whilst waiting on NHS treatment. We have now s… Does Ayrshire Eye Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayrshire Eye Foundation. 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 Ayrshire Eye Foundation? Ayrshire Eye Foundation 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=SC049052).