Is Foundations Matter a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Foundations Matter as a registered charity (number SC050836) 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 Foundations Matter's charity number?

Foundations Matter's charity number is SC050836. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Foundations Matter?

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Registered charity · No. SC050836Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

Foundations Matter

Foundations Matter is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Quick answer

Foundations Matter is listed as a registered charity (number SC050836) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £1,151,937 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Foundations Matter?

Registered charity number: SC050836
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £1,151,937
Website: www.cornerstoneuk.org

What does Foundations Matter do?

The Charity's objects are to provide a high quality adoption and fostering child care service according to Christian principles to alleviate-the needs of children and young people who are or may be temporarily or permanently separate from their families and to promote the relief and care of children without families or parents able to care for them by the provision of substitute families able to meet their needs with the aim of improving the conditions of life and future of such children and young people.

What causes is Foundations Matter registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Foundations Matter yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foundations Matter 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Foundations Matter a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Foundations Matter as a registered charity (number SC050836) 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 Foundations Matter's charity number?: Foundations Matter's charity number is SC050836. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050836?: Search SC050836 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 Foundations Matter do?: The Charity's objects are to provide a high quality adoption and fostering child care service according to Christian principles to alleviate-the needs of children and young people who are or may be temporarily or permanently separate from their families and to promote the relief and care of children without families or parents able to care for them by the provision of substitute families able to meet their needs with the aim of improving the conditions of life and future of such children and young people.
Does Foundations Matter have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundations Matter. 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 Foundations Matter?: Foundations Matter's website listed in our register data is http://www.cornerstoneuk.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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.