--- title: "ICAS Foundation — charity SC034836" description: "ICAS Foundation (charity SC034836). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/icas-foundation retrieved: 2026-09-21T14:22:03.727Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer ICAS Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number SC034836) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £614,766 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 ICAS Foundation? Registered charity number SC034836 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Register contact locality (not service coverage) City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £614,766 Website [www.icasfoundation.org.uk](http://www.icasfoundation.org.uk/) ## What does ICAS Foundation do? The ICAS Foundation exists to advance education in accountancy and finance by supporting academically talented students from low-income backgrounds. We fulfil this charitable purpose through the delivery of our Nurturing Talent Programme, which provides bursaries, grants, mentoring and structured developmental support to enable students to access, participate in and successfully complete higher education, and to progress into the accountancy and finance profession. ## What causes is ICAS Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for ICAS Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ICAS Foundation 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 ICAS Foundation? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Search SC034836 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 ICAS Foundation do? The ICAS Foundation exists to advance education in accountancy and finance by supporting academically talented students from low-income backgrounds. We fulfil this charitable purpose through the delivery of our Nurturing Talent Programme, which provides bursaries, grants, mentoring and structured developmental support to enable students to access, participate in and successfully complete higher education, and to progress into the accountancy and finance profession. Does ICAS Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ICAS Foundation. 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 ICAS Foundation? ICAS Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.icasfoundation.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. 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=SC034836).