--- title: "The Knoydart Foundation — charity SC026246 | CharityCompare" description: "The Knoydart Foundation (charity SC026246): income £1.2m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-knoydart-foundation retrieved: 2026-10-09T09:43:35.446Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC026246Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) KF # The Knoydart Foundation Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Knoydart Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.knoydart.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC026246) Work at The Knoydart Foundation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-knoydart-foundation&type=claim&name=The%20Knoydart%20Foundation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Knoydart Foundation? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £1,213,252 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £393,063 Registered charity number SC026246 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) Highland Website [www.knoydart.org](http://www.knoydart.org/) Quick answer The Knoydart Foundation (number SC026246) 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 Knoydart Foundation do? to work for the benefit of the people of Knoydart to improve their quality of life while conserving and preserving the character and natural beauty of Knoydart and in such a manner that the needs and aspirations of the local population are acknowledged and respected.4.2 to advance citizenship or Community development, including rural regeneration to provide appropriate housing, education, employment, and recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community.4.3 to foster and encourage education and appreciation of Knoydart and accommodate access and opportunities for… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Knoydart Foundation Answers The Knoydart 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”. ### Where does The Knoydart Foundation's money come from? The Knoydart Foundation reported £223k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £222k (100%), other income £733 (0%), investments £277 (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£222k · 100% - Other income£733 · 0% - Investments£277 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 7 January 1997 Where it says it operates Highland ## What causes is The Knoydart Foundation registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Knoydart Foundation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Knoydart 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Knoydart Foundation? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-knoydart-foundation&type=claim&name=The%20Knoydart%20Foundation) [Visit charity website](http://www.knoydart.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Knoydart Foundation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Knoydart Foundation as a registered charity (number SC026246) 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 Knoydart Foundation's charity number? The Knoydart Foundation's charity number is SC026246. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026246? Search SC026246 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 Knoydart Foundation do? to work for the benefit of the people of Knoydart to improve their quality of life while conserving and preserving the character and natural beauty of Knoydart and in such a manner that the needs and aspirations of the local population are acknowledged and respected.4.2 to advance citizenship or Community development, including rural regeneration to provide appropriate housing, education, employment, and recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community.4.3 to foster and encourage education and appreciation of Knoydart and accommodate access and opportunities for… Does The Knoydart Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Knoydart 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 Knoydart Foundation? The Knoydart Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.knoydart.org. 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. Where does The Knoydart Foundation's money come from? The Knoydart Foundation reported £223k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £222k (100%), other income £733 (0%), investments £277 (0%). When was The Knoydart Foundation registered as a charity? The Knoydart Foundation was entered on the register on 7 January 1997. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC026246).