The Bill McLaren Foundation
The Bill McLaren Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Scottish Borders.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC041238
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Scottish Borders
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £516,299
What the charity does
The foundation was set up to raise funds to support the development of rugby and its values within Scotland and beyond. It was also established to recognise the contribution Bill McLaren made to rugby through education and the development of an interpretative centre including Bill's extensive archive and his big sheets.
Registered causes
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Bill McLaren Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Bill McLaren Foundation is a registered charity (number SC041238) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Bill McLaren Foundation do?
- The foundation was set up to raise funds to support the development of rugby and its values within Scotland and beyond. It was also established to recognise the contribution Bill McLaren made to rugby through education and the development of an interpretative centre including Bill's extensive archive and his big sheets.
- How can I donate to The Bill McLaren Foundation?
- The Bill McLaren Foundation's website is http://www.billmclarenfoundation.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.