Is Jrf a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Jrf as a registered charity (number SC051331) 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 Jrf's charity number?

Jrf's charity number is SC051331. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051331?

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Does Jrf have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Jrf. 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 Jrf?

Jrf's website listed in our register data is https://www.reidfoundaton.scot. 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 Jrf registered as a charity?

Jrf was entered on the register on 7 October 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051331SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Jrf

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

Jrf is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Jrf?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £30,758
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £25,306
Registered charity number: SC051331
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.reidfoundaton.scot

Quick answer

Jrf (number SC051331) 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 Jrf do?

To advance education by raising the critical understanding and analytical and intellectual skills amongst the general public on key contemporary issues in Scottish society through conducting structured and well-balanced research and writing, based upon evidence, analysis and reasoning, and disseminated through online and in print publications and public events.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Jrf

Answers Jrf 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 October 2021
Also known as: Jimmy Reid Foundation (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Jrf registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Jrf yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Jrf. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jrf a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Jrf as a registered charity (number SC051331) 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 Jrf's charity number?: Jrf's charity number is SC051331. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051331?: Search SC051331 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 Jrf do?: To advance education by raising the critical understanding and analytical and intellectual skills amongst the general public on key contemporary issues in Scottish society through conducting structured and well-balanced research and writing, based upon evidence, analysis and reasoning, and disseminated through online and in print publications and public events.
Does Jrf have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Jrf. 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 Jrf?: Jrf's website listed in our register data is https://www.reidfoundaton.scot. 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 Jrf registered as a charity?: Jrf was entered on the register on 7 October 2021.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.