--- title: "Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO — charity SC053033" description: "Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO (charity SC053033). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/donald-malcolm-foundation-scio retrieved: 2026-09-21T19:21:18.110Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO is listed as a registered charity (number SC053033) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £182,250 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO? Registered charity number SC053033 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £182,250 ## What does Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO do? The Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO was set up to give focus to charitable activities of the Malcolm Group and to encourage greater engagement by its employees to support worthwhile causes which are important to the company’s workforce. The Foundation was created in memory of Donald Malcolm who built up the Malcolm Group from a single horse-and-cart coal run to the large nationally known logistics and construction business it is today. Donald was diagnosed with mouth cancer and despite being given only six months to live, he battled the illness for 18 years before he passed away. The Malcolm f… ## What causes is Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=donald-malcolm-foundation-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO as a registered charity (number SC053033) 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 Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO's charity number? Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO's charity number is SC053033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053033? Search SC053033 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 Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO do? The Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO was set up to give focus to charitable activities of the Malcolm Group and to encourage greater engagement by its employees to support worthwhile causes which are important to the company’s workforce. The Foundation was created in memory of Donald Malcolm who built up the Malcolm Group from a single horse-and-cart coal run to the large nationally known logistics and construction business it is today. Donald was diagnosed with mouth cancer and despite being given only six months to live, he battled the illness for 18 years before he passed away. The Malcolm f… Does Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO. 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 Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO? Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC053033).