Is The Eskdale Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Eskdale Foundation as a registered charity (number SC024602) 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 Eskdale Foundation's charity number?

The Eskdale Foundation's charity number is SC024602. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC024602?

Search SC024602 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 Eskdale Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The Eskdale 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 Eskdale Foundation registered as a charity?

The Eskdale Foundation was entered on the register on 29 March 1996.

Registered charity · No. SC024602Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Eskdale Foundation

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

The Eskdale Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about The Eskdale Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £40,852
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £30,607
Registered charity number: SC024602
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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The Eskdale Foundation (number SC024602) 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 Eskdale Foundation do?

The Charity was set up to benefit the community of Eskdale achieved by providing funds to help local organisations and undertaking projects . Projects include developing the former police station in Langholm into affordable housing, owning Community Shop, maintaining the exterior of local public toilets, running Sports Centre and owning 8 properties ( 4 are classed as affordable housing and 4 are let according to certain criteria. We are currently working with Dumfries & Galloway Council to build a Changing Places Toilet facility in Langholm.

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

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

Answers The Eskdale Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 29 March 1996
Also known as: Eskdale Foundation
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is The Eskdale Foundation registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Eskdale 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 Eskdale Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Eskdale Foundation as a registered charity (number SC024602) 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 Eskdale Foundation's charity number?: The Eskdale Foundation's charity number is SC024602. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC024602?: Search SC024602 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 Eskdale Foundation do?: The Charity was set up to benefit the community of Eskdale achieved by providing funds to help local organisations and undertaking projects . Projects include developing the former police station in Langholm into affordable housing, owning Community Shop, maintaining the exterior of local public toilets, running Sports Centre and owning 8 properties ( 4 are classed as affordable housing and 4 are let according to certain criteria. We are currently working with Dumfries & Galloway Council to build a Changing Places Toilet facility in Langholm.
Does The Eskdale Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Eskdale 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 Eskdale Foundation?: The Eskdale 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 Eskdale Foundation registered as a charity?: The Eskdale Foundation was entered on the register on 29 March 1996.

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.