--- title: "Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation — charity SC041451 | CharityCompare" description: "Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation (charity SC041451): income £42,608 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-thomas-lipton-foundation retrieved: 2026-10-07T18:35:54.581Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC041451Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) ST # Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.sirthomasliptonfoundation.org/sir-thomas-lipton-foundation-homepage.html) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC041451) Work at Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sir-thomas-lipton-foundation&type=claim&name=Sir%20Thomas%20Lipton%20Foundation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £42,608 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £59,332 Registered charity number SC041451 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) East Renfrewshire Website [www.sirthomasliptonfoundation.org/sir-thomas-lipton-foundation-homepage.html](http://www.sirthomasliptonfoundation.org/sir-thomas-lipton-foundation-homepage.html) Quick answer Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation (number SC041451) 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 Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation do? The mission of the Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation is to raise the aspirations, confidence and skills of pre-teen children growing up in areas of multiple deprivation through fun, educational and practical experiences of sailing, the marine industry, maritime heritage, and enterprise. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation Answers Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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 5 May 2010 Where it says it operates East Renfrewshire ## What causes is Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation registered for? the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sir Thomas Lipton 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Sir Thomas Lipton 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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How do I check charity number SC041451? Search SC041451 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 Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation do? The mission of the Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation is to raise the aspirations, confidence and skills of pre-teen children growing up in areas of multiple deprivation through fun, educational and practical experiences of sailing, the marine industry, maritime heritage, and enterprise. Does Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Thomas Lipton 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 Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation? Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.sirthomasliptonfoundation.org/sir-thomas-lipton-foundation-homepage.html. 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 Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation registered as a charity? Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation was entered on the register on 5 May 2010. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC041451).