Is Bank of Scotland Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bank of Scotland Foundation as a registered charity (number SC032942) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bank of Scotland Foundation's charity number?

Bank of Scotland Foundation's charity number is SC032942. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC032942?

Search SC032942 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.

Does Bank of Scotland Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bank of Scotland 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 Bank of Scotland Foundation?

Bank of Scotland Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Bank of Scotland Foundation registered as a charity?

Bank of Scotland Foundation was entered on the register on 30 April 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC032942Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bank of Scotland Foundation

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Bank of Scotland Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Bank of Scotland Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,963,851
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,270,608
Registered charity number: SC032942
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org

Quick answer

Bank of Scotland Foundation (number SC032942) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bank of Scotland Foundation do?

Bank of Scotland Foundation is an independent charity, funded annually by Lloyds Banking Group ('LBG'). Its mission is to help build a brighter future for Scotland by supporting small charities working with people in vulnerable circumstances e.g. people experiencing poverty, homelessness, poor mental health or those with limited English language skills. The Foundation distributes funds through: (i) Grants Programmes: multi-year, unrestricted funding for charities supporting vulnerable groups (ii) Matched Giving Programme: matching fundraising and volunteering efforts of LBG colleagues in Scot…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bank of Scotland Foundation

Answers Bank of Scotland Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Bank of Scotland Foundation's money come from?

Bank of Scotland Foundation reported £489k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £489k (100%).

Investments£489k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 April 2002
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Bank of Scotland Foundation registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bank of Scotland Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bank of Scotland Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bank of Scotland Foundation?

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bank of Scotland Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bank of Scotland Foundation as a registered charity (number SC032942) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bank of Scotland Foundation's charity number?: Bank of Scotland Foundation's charity number is SC032942. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC032942?: Search SC032942 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 Bank of Scotland Foundation do?: Bank of Scotland Foundation is an independent charity, funded annually by Lloyds Banking Group ('LBG'). Its mission is to help build a brighter future for Scotland by supporting small charities working with people in vulnerable circumstances e.g. people experiencing poverty, homelessness, poor mental health or those with limited English language skills. The Foundation distributes funds through: (i) Grants Programmes: multi-year, unrestricted funding for charities supporting vulnerable groups (ii) Matched Giving Programme: matching fundraising and volunteering efforts of LBG colleagues in Scot…
Does Bank of Scotland Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bank of Scotland 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 Bank of Scotland Foundation?: Bank of Scotland Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Bank of Scotland Foundation's money come from?: Bank of Scotland Foundation reported £489k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £489k (100%).
When was Bank of Scotland Foundation registered as a charity?: Bank of Scotland Foundation was entered on the register on 30 April 2002.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.