Is Lightup Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lightup Foundation as a registered charity (number SC043020) 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 Lightup Foundation's charity number?

Lightup Foundation's charity number is SC043020. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043020?

Search SC043020 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 Lightup Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lightup 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 Lightup Foundation?

Lightup Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.lightupfoundation.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.

When was Lightup Foundation registered as a charity?

Lightup Foundation was entered on the register on 20 March 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043020Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Lightup Foundation

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

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

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What are the key facts about Lightup Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £20,404
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £14,281
Registered charity number: SC043020
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.lightupfoundation.org

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Lightup Foundation (number SC043020) 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 Lightup Foundation do?

3.1. The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty 3.2. The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be all self sufficient 3.3. To advance in life and help young people through providing support and activities which develop…

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

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

Answers Lightup Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 March 2012
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Lightup Foundation registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lightup Foundation yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lightup Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lightup Foundation as a registered charity (number SC043020) 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 Lightup Foundation's charity number?: Lightup Foundation's charity number is SC043020. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043020?: Search SC043020 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 Lightup Foundation do?: 3.1. The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty 3.2. The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be all self sufficient 3.3. To advance in life and help young people through providing support and activities which develop…
Does Lightup Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lightup 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 Lightup Foundation?: Lightup Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.lightupfoundation.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.
When was Lightup Foundation registered as a charity?: Lightup Foundation was entered on the register on 20 March 2012.

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.