--- title: "Buccleuch Charitable Foundation — check charity number SC054918 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buccleuch Charitable Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054918. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buccleuch-charitable-foundation-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:09:29.796Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buccleuch Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number SC054918) 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 religion. 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 Buccleuch Charitable Foundation? Registered charity number SC054918 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders ## What does Buccleuch Charitable Foundation do? The organisation's purposes are to: a. advance education. b. advance health and relieve ill health. c. prevent or relieve poverty. d. advance citizenship or community development. e. advance science. f. advance religion. g. advance arts, heritage and culture. h. provide recreational facilities, or to organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and i. to advance environmental protection or improvement, and to do so primarily within the area of southern Scotland and Northampto… ## What causes is Buccleuch Charitable Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buccleuch Charitable Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buccleuch Charitable 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=buccleuch-charitable-foundation-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buccleuch Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Buccleuch Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054918) 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 Buccleuch Charitable Foundation's charity number? Buccleuch Charitable Foundation's charity number is SC054918. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054918? Search SC054918 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 Buccleuch Charitable Foundation do? The organisation's purposes are to: a. advance education. b. advance health and relieve ill health. c. prevent or relieve poverty. d. advance citizenship or community development. e. advance science. f. advance religion. g. advance arts, heritage and culture. h. provide recreational facilities, or to organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and i. to advance environmental protection or improvement, and to do so primarily within the area of southern Scotland and Northampto… Does Buccleuch Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buccleuch Charitable 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 Buccleuch Charitable Foundation? Buccleuch Charitable 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=SC054918).