Is The Costa Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Costa Foundation as a registered charity (number SC043414) 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 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.

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 listed in our register data is http://www.costafoundation.com. 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.

When was The Costa Foundation registered as a charity?

The Costa Foundation was entered on the register on 17 September 2012.

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

The Costa Foundation

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

The Costa Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about The Costa Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,080,936
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,717,924
Registered charity number: SC043414
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.costafoundation.com

Quick answer

The Costa Foundation (number SC043414) 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 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,

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

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

Answers The Costa Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 17 September 2012
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

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?

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

What should you check before donating to The Costa Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Costa Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Costa Foundation as a registered charity (number SC043414) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.costafoundation.com. 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.
When was The Costa Foundation registered as a charity?: The Costa Foundation was entered on the register on 17 September 2012.

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.