--- title: "Foundation of Global South Thinking — charity SC053856" description: "Foundation of Global South Thinking (charity SC053856). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/foundation-of-global-south-thinking retrieved: 2026-09-22T04:19:11.037Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Foundation of Global South Thinking is listed as a registered charity (number SC053856) 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 advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking? Registered charity number SC053856 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) City of Edinburgh ## What does Foundation of Global South Thinking do? 5.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further charitable purposes by supporting financially and otherwise students and academics predominately but not exclusively from or connected to the Global South, with a focus on the provision of:- 5.1.1 bursaries, grants and scholarships to students and academics from the Global South to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in humanities. 5.1.2 workshops and seminars for students to enhance academic capabilities and professional skills. and 5.1.3 a mentorship programme connecting students with professionals and academics. 5.2 In particular… ## What causes is Foundation of Global South Thinking registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Foundation of Global South Thinking yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foundation of Global South Thinking 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Foundation of Global South Thinking's charity number? Foundation of Global South Thinking's charity number is SC053856. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053856? Search SC053856 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking do? 5.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further charitable purposes by supporting financially and otherwise students and academics predominately but not exclusively from or connected to the Global South, with a focus on the provision of:- 5.1.1 bursaries, grants and scholarships to students and academics from the Global South to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in humanities. 5.1.2 workshops and seminars for students to enhance academic capabilities and professional skills. and 5.1.3 a mentorship programme connecting students with professionals and academics. 5.2 In particular… Does Foundation of Global South Thinking have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundation of Global South Thinking. 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking? Foundation of Global South Thinking 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=SC053856).