Registered charity · No. SC041238Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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The Bill McLaren Foundation
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Bill McLaren 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.
The Bill McLaren Foundation (number SC041238) 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 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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bill McLaren Foundation
Answers The Bill McLaren Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does The Bill McLaren Foundation's money come from?
The Bill McLaren Foundation reported £482k total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £482k (100%), investments £58 (0%).
Trading and fundraising events£482k · 100%
Investments£58 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Scottish Borders
What causes is The Bill McLaren Foundation registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development
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Is The Bill McLaren Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Bill McLaren Foundation as a registered charity (number SC041238) 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 Bill McLaren Foundation's charity number?
The Bill McLaren Foundation's charity number is SC041238. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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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.
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How can I donate to The Bill McLaren Foundation?
The Bill McLaren Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.billmclarenfoundation.co.uk. 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.
Where does The Bill McLaren Foundation's money come from?
The Bill McLaren Foundation reported £482k total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £482k (100%), investments £58 (0%).
When was The Bill McLaren Foundation registered as a charity?
The Bill McLaren Foundation was entered on the register on 2 February 2010.