Is Richardson Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Richardson Foundation as a registered charity (number SC026260) 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 Richardson Foundation's charity number?

Richardson Foundation's charity number is SC026260. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026260?

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Does Richardson Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

Richardson Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Richardson Foundation registered as a charity?

Richardson Foundation was entered on the register on 28 February 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026260Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Richardson Foundation

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

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

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What are the key facts about Richardson Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £55,994
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £55,401
Registered charity number: SC026260
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife

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Richardson Foundation (number SC026260) 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 Richardson Foundation do?

For the following charitable purposes:- namely the encouragement of education and research primarily in United Kingdom Universities through the awards of Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries or otherwise DECLARING that so far as practicable the Trustees shalI assist primarily to support studies by people of Tibetan origin all without prejudice to their absolute discretion to choose the scholars, research students, bursars and others and the subjects and the Universities or Colleges or other educational institutions to benefit the Trust.

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

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

Answers Richardson Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 28 February 1997
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Richardson Foundation registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Richardson Foundation yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Richardson Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Richardson Foundation as a registered charity (number SC026260) 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 Richardson Foundation's charity number?: Richardson Foundation's charity number is SC026260. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026260?: Search SC026260 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 Richardson Foundation do?: For the following charitable purposes:- namely the encouragement of education and research primarily in United Kingdom Universities through the awards of Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries or otherwise DECLARING that so far as practicable the Trustees shalI assist primarily to support studies by people of Tibetan origin all without prejudice to their absolute discretion to choose the scholars, research students, bursars and others and the subjects and the Universities or Colleges or other educational institutions to benefit the Trust.
Does Richardson Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richardson 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 Richardson Foundation?: Richardson Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Richardson Foundation registered as a charity?: Richardson Foundation was entered on the register on 28 February 1997.

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.