Is James Clerk Maxwell Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists James Clerk Maxwell Foundation as a registered charity (number SC015003) 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.

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James Clerk Maxwell Foundation's charity number is SC015003. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC015003Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)City of Edinburgh

James Clerk Maxwell Foundation

James Clerk Maxwell Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

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James Clerk Maxwell Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number SC015003) 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 advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £46,703 (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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation?

Registered charity number: SC015003
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): £46,703
Website: www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org

What does James Clerk Maxwell Foundation do?

The Foundation has essentially two functions, one charitable and the other commemorative. Its general purposes are outlined in the first two items of the 'Objects of the Charity' in its Deed of Declaration of Trust (updated 2021): (1) to promote, encourage and advance the study of, the research into and the dissemination of knowledge relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in all their aspects. (2) to commemorate, with no view to profit, the said James Clerk Maxwell: by publishing or contributing towards or promoting the publication of Maxwell-related scientific or…

What causes is James Clerk Maxwell Foundation registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for James Clerk Maxwell Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Clerk Maxwell 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Clerk Maxwell Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists James Clerk Maxwell Foundation as a registered charity (number SC015003) 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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation's charity number?: James Clerk Maxwell Foundation's charity number is SC015003. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015003?: Search SC015003 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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation do?: The Foundation has essentially two functions, one charitable and the other commemorative. Its general purposes are outlined in the first two items of the 'Objects of the Charity' in its Deed of Declaration of Trust (updated 2021): (1) to promote, encourage and advance the study of, the research into and the dissemination of knowledge relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in all their aspects. (2) to commemorate, with no view to profit, the said James Clerk Maxwell: by publishing or contributing towards or promoting the publication of Maxwell-related scientific or…
Does James Clerk Maxwell Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Clerk Maxwell 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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation?: James Clerk Maxwell Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.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 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.