Is Foundation Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Foundation Scotland as a registered charity (number SC022910) 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 Foundation Scotland's charity number?

Foundation Scotland's charity number is SC022910. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC022910?

Search SC022910 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 Foundation Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundation Scotland. 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 Scotland?

Foundation Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.foundationscotland.org.uk. 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 Foundation Scotland registered as a charity?

Foundation Scotland was entered on the register on 7 September 1994.

Registered charity · No. SC022910Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Foundation Scotland

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

Foundation Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Foundation Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £44,154,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £47,712,000
Registered charity number: SC022910
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
Website: www.foundationscotland.org.uk

What does the register show for Foundation Scotland?

Foundation Scotland (number SC022910) 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 Foundation Scotland do?

Foundation Scotland strengthens communities across Scotland by connecting charitable funding with local needs and ambitions. It works with individuals, families, businesses and other funders to support charities, community groups and social enterprises through grants and social investment. It manages charitable funds, supports effective philanthropy and helps communities make decisions about funding in their areas, including community benefit funds. Combining financial expertise with local knowledge and trusted relationships, Foundation Scotland helps people and organisations tackle inequalit…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Foundation Scotland

Answers Foundation Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Foundation Scotland's money come from?

Foundation Scotland reported £41m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £36m (90%), investments £4m (10%), other income £148k (0%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£36m · 90%
Investments£4m · 10%
Other income£148k · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 September 1994
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Foundation Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Foundation Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Foundation Scotland. 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 Foundation Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Foundation Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Foundation Scotland as a registered charity (number SC022910) 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 Foundation Scotland's charity number?: Foundation Scotland's charity number is SC022910. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC022910?: Search SC022910 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 Scotland do?: Foundation Scotland strengthens communities across Scotland by connecting charitable funding with local needs and ambitions. It works with individuals, families, businesses and other funders to support charities, community groups and social enterprises through grants and social investment. It manages charitable funds, supports effective philanthropy and helps communities make decisions about funding in their areas, including community benefit funds. Combining financial expertise with local knowledge and trusted relationships, Foundation Scotland helps people and organisations tackle inequalit…
Does Foundation Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundation Scotland. 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 Scotland?: Foundation Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.foundationscotland.org.uk. 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.
Where does Foundation Scotland's money come from?: Foundation Scotland reported £41m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £36m (90%), investments £4m (10%), other income £148k (0%).
When was Foundation Scotland registered as a charity?: Foundation Scotland was entered on the register on 7 September 1994.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.