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Registered charity · No. SC043414Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

The Costa Foundation

The Costa Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

The Costa Foundation is a registered charity (number SC043414) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £1,712,360 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about The Costa Foundation?

Registered charity number
SC043414
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£1,712,360

What does The Costa Foundation do?

3.1.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 3.1.2 the advancement of education, including the establishment and operation of schools and other educational establishments. 3.1.3 the advancement of health or the saving of lives. and 3.1.4 the advancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,

What causes is The Costa Foundation registered for?

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

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Costa 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 Costa Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Costa Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043414) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is The Costa Foundation's charity number?
The Costa Foundation's charity number is SC043414. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043414?
Search SC043414 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 Costa Foundation do?
3.1.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 3.1.2 the advancement of education, including the establishment and operation of schools and other educational establishments. 3.1.3 the advancement of health or the saving of lives. and 3.1.4 the advancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,
Does The Costa Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Costa 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 Costa Foundation?
The Costa Foundation's website is http://www.costafoundation.com — 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 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.