Is Emf a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Emf as a registered charity (number SC043120) 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 Emf's charity number?

Emf's charity number is SC043120. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043120?

Search SC043120 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 Emf have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Emf. 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 Emf?

Emf's website listed in our register data is http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Emf registered as a charity?

Emf was entered on the register on 26 April 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043120Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Emf

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

Emf is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Emf?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £14,007,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £20,296,000
Registered charity number: SC043120
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Quick answer

Emf (number SC043120) 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 Emf do?

3. To promote for the benefit of the public of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and the prudent use of natural resources. and 3.2 To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and to promote study and research in such subjects for the public benefit and disseminate the useful results.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Emf

Answers Emf gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 26 April 2012
Also known as: Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Emf registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Emf yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Emf. 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

What should you check before donating to Emf?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Emf a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Emf as a registered charity (number SC043120) 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 Emf's charity number?: Emf's charity number is SC043120. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043120?: Search SC043120 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 Emf do?: 3. To promote for the benefit of the public of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and the prudent use of natural resources. and 3.2 To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and to promote study and research in such subjects for the public benefit and disseminate the useful results.
Does Emf have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Emf. 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 Emf?: Emf's website listed in our register data is http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Emf registered as a charity?: Emf was entered on the register on 26 April 2012.

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.