Is The Downie Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Downie Foundation as a registered charity (number SC049508) 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 Downie Foundation's charity number?

The Downie Foundation's charity number is SC049508. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049508?

Search SC049508 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 Downie Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Downie 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 Downie Foundation?

The Downie Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Downie Foundation registered as a charity?

The Downie Foundation was entered on the register on 31 July 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049508SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Downie Foundation

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

The Downie Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about The Downie Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £18,755
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £66,352
Registered charity number: SC049508
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire

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The Downie Foundation (number SC049508) 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 Downie Foundation do?

The Downie Foundation is set up to financially support many varying organisations throughout the UK and beyond in their objective to spread the word of the Christian Gospel throughout the world. We carefully consider the mission statements and activities of many organisations who apply to us for support, and carefully select the ones we will support in any one year.

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

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

Answers The Downie Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 31 July 2019
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is The Downie Foundation registered for?

the advancement of religion

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Downie Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Downie Foundation as a registered charity (number SC049508) 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 Downie Foundation's charity number?: The Downie Foundation's charity number is SC049508. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049508?: Search SC049508 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 Downie Foundation do?: The Downie Foundation is set up to financially support many varying organisations throughout the UK and beyond in their objective to spread the word of the Christian Gospel throughout the world. We carefully consider the mission statements and activities of many organisations who apply to us for support, and carefully select the ones we will support in any one year.
Does The Downie Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Downie 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 Downie Foundation?: The Downie Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Downie Foundation registered as a charity?: The Downie Foundation was entered on the register on 31 July 2019.

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.