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Registered charity · No. SC049161Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)City of Edinburgh

The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation

The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number SC049161) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £25,286 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC049161
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£25,286

What the charity does

Charity provides grants in line with the charity purpose, outlined above

Registered causes

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number SC049161) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation do?
Charity provides grants in line with the charity purpose, outlined above
How can I donate to The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation?
The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.