--- title: "Bank of Scotland Foundation — check charity number SC032942 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bank of Scotland Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC032942. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bank-of-scotland-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:55:39.378Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bank of Scotland Foundation is a registered charity (number SC032942) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £7,963,851 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Bank of Scotland Foundation? Registered charity number SC032942 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £7,963,851 Website [www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org](http://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bank of Scotland 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=bank-of-scotland-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bank of Scotland Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Bank of Scotland Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC032942) 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 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 is http://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org — 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=SC032942).