--- title: "Charles William Fox Fund — check charity number SC005901 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charles William Fox Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005901. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charles-william-fox-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:16.368Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charles William Fox Fund is a registered charity (number SC005901) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,935 (year ending 2026-04-05). 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 Charles William Fox Fund? Registered charity number SC005901 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2026-04-05) £1,935 ## What does Charles William Fox Fund do? Charles William Fox Fund was established following a bequest from Charles Fox to the elderly people of the Isle of Whithorn, to be managed for their benefit. Monies were invested, and the income from the investments has been used to purchase land, the site of the MacWilliams store, now demolished, where Charles Fox used to sit and chat with friends who made him feel so welcome in the Isle. This land is to be adapted to form a small boat park and a garden, for every generation, but particularly the older and more infirm folk of the village so that they can enjoy the view and gather and chat, a… ## What causes is Charles William Fox Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charles William Fox Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charles William Fox Fund 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=charles-william-fox-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charles William Fox Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Charles William Fox Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005901) 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 Charles William Fox Fund's charity number? Charles William Fox Fund's charity number is SC005901. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005901? Search SC005901 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 Charles William Fox Fund do? Charles William Fox Fund was established following a bequest from Charles Fox to the elderly people of the Isle of Whithorn, to be managed for their benefit. Monies were invested, and the income from the investments has been used to purchase land, the site of the MacWilliams store, now demolished, where Charles Fox used to sit and chat with friends who made him feel so welcome in the Isle. This land is to be adapted to form a small boat park and a garden, for every generation, but particularly the older and more infirm folk of the village so that they can enjoy the view and gather and chat, a… Does Charles William Fox Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charles William Fox Fund. 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 Charles William Fox Fund? Charles William Fox Fund 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=SC005901).