Is Cruden Foundation Ltd a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cruden Foundation Ltd as a registered charity (number SC004987) 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 Cruden Foundation Ltd's charity number?

Cruden Foundation Ltd's charity number is SC004987. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004987?

Search SC004987 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 Cruden Foundation Ltd have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cruden Foundation Ltd. 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 Cruden Foundation Ltd?

Cruden Foundation Ltd does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Cruden Foundation Ltd registered as a charity?

Cruden Foundation Ltd was entered on the register on 1 February 1957.

Registered charity · No. SC004987Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Cruden Foundation Ltd

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

Cruden Foundation Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Cruden Foundation Ltd?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £413,297
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £418,682
Registered charity number: SC004987
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

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Cruden Foundation Ltd (number SC004987) 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 Cruden Foundation Ltd do?

The object of the company is to support and contribute to charitable institutions for the benefit of the local communities in which they are based by helping to sustain the frontline activities of those charities supported. The principal activity of the charity in meeting its object is the awarding of grants. The principal source of funding is income from listed and unlisted investments. The trustees have chosen an investment policy that will facilitate a stable income flow and thereby maintain the current level of awards.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cruden Foundation Ltd

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 February 1957
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Cruden Foundation Ltd registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cruden Foundation Ltd yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cruden Foundation Ltd. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cruden Foundation Ltd a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cruden Foundation Ltd as a registered charity (number SC004987) 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 Cruden Foundation Ltd's charity number?: Cruden Foundation Ltd's charity number is SC004987. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004987?: Search SC004987 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 Cruden Foundation Ltd do?: The object of the company is to support and contribute to charitable institutions for the benefit of the local communities in which they are based by helping to sustain the frontline activities of those charities supported. The principal activity of the charity in meeting its object is the awarding of grants. The principal source of funding is income from listed and unlisted investments. The trustees have chosen an investment policy that will facilitate a stable income flow and thereby maintain the current level of awards.
Does Cruden Foundation Ltd have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cruden Foundation Ltd. 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 Cruden Foundation Ltd?: Cruden Foundation Ltd does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Cruden Foundation Ltd registered as a charity?: Cruden Foundation Ltd was entered on the register on 1 February 1957.

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.