Crichton Foundation
Crichton Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Dumfries And Galloway.
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What are the key facts about Crichton Foundation?
- Registered charity number
- SC024589
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £92,851
- Website
- www.crichtonfoundation.org
What does Crichton Foundation do?
The Crichton Foundation supports the development of the academic programmes of the educational institutions on the Crichton University Campus, widens access to higher education, improves the academic facilities on the site, conserves and improves the Crichton site and gives financial support to the students of the Crichton Campus. Fundraising events include the annual Women of Dumfries and Galloway Lunch, evenings of opera and jazz and gala dinners. The Crichton Conversations lectures are followed by a Q&A debate with the audience. We also receive annual donations through our Friends Scheme.…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Crichton Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Crichton Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024589) 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 Crichton Foundation's charity number?
- Crichton Foundation's charity number is SC024589. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC024589?
- Search SC024589 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 Crichton Foundation do?
- The Crichton Foundation supports the development of the academic programmes of the educational institutions on the Crichton University Campus, widens access to higher education, improves the academic facilities on the site, conserves and improves the Crichton site and gives financial support to the students of the Crichton Campus. Fundraising events include the annual Women of Dumfries and Galloway Lunch, evenings of opera and jazz and gala dinners. The Crichton Conversations lectures are followed by a Q&A debate with the audience. We also receive annual donations through our Friends Scheme.…
- Does Crichton Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crichton 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 Crichton Foundation?
- Crichton Foundation's website is http://www.crichtonfoundation.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.