Is The 5000 Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The 5000 Foundation as a registered charity (number SC052930) 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 The 5000 Foundation's charity number?

The 5000 Foundation's charity number is SC052930. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052930?

Search SC052930 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 The 5000 Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The 5000 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 The 5000 Foundation?

The 5000 Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The 5000 Foundation registered as a charity?

The 5000 Foundation was entered on the register on 3 November 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052930SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The 5000 Foundation

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

The 5000 Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about The 5000 Foundation?

Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £4,392
Registered charity number: SC052930
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

The 5000 Foundation (number SC052930) 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 The 5000 Foundation do?

The Charity provides grants to support individuals, charities and community groups to help create opportunities for those in the creative industry. The charity aims to achieve this while keeping a firm focus on addressing climate change, environmental protection and resilience.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The 5000 Foundation

Answers The 5000 Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 3 November 2023
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The 5000 Foundation registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for The 5000 Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The 5000 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The 5000 Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The 5000 Foundation as a registered charity (number SC052930) 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 The 5000 Foundation's charity number?: The 5000 Foundation's charity number is SC052930. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052930?: Search SC052930 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 The 5000 Foundation do?: The Charity provides grants to support individuals, charities and community groups to help create opportunities for those in the creative industry. The charity aims to achieve this while keeping a firm focus on addressing climate change, environmental protection and resilience.
Does The 5000 Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The 5000 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 The 5000 Foundation?: The 5000 Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The 5000 Foundation registered as a charity?: The 5000 Foundation was entered on the register on 3 November 2023.

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.