Is The Meikle Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Meikle Foundation as a registered charity (number SC009842) 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 Meikle Foundation's charity number?

The Meikle Foundation's charity number is SC009842. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009842?

Search SC009842 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 Meikle Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The Meikle 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 Meikle Foundation registered as a charity?

The Meikle Foundation was entered on the register on 19 January 1973.

Registered charity · No. SC009842Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Meikle Foundation

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

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

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What are the key facts about The Meikle Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £262,679
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £507,633
Registered charity number: SC009842
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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The Meikle Foundation (number SC009842) 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 Meikle Foundation do?

To allow payments of income or capital to, or for the benefit of, such charitable institutions, societies or organisations as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion may select. Only appeals from registered charities will be considered. They donate predominately to Scottish based charities or charities with a Scottish connection, with a particular emphasis on the Fife and Aberdeen areas. They donate to a wide variety of entities where a small donation which will make a significant impact

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

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

Answers The Meikle 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: 19 January 1973
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is The Meikle Foundation registered for?

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

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Meikle 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 Meikle Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Meikle Foundation as a registered charity (number SC009842) 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 Meikle Foundation's charity number?: The Meikle Foundation's charity number is SC009842. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009842?: Search SC009842 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 Meikle Foundation do?: To allow payments of income or capital to, or for the benefit of, such charitable institutions, societies or organisations as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion may select. Only appeals from registered charities will be considered. They donate predominately to Scottish based charities or charities with a Scottish connection, with a particular emphasis on the Fife and Aberdeen areas. They donate to a wide variety of entities where a small donation which will make a significant impact
Does The Meikle Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Meikle 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 Meikle Foundation?: The Meikle 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 Meikle Foundation registered as a charity?: The Meikle Foundation was entered on the register on 19 January 1973.

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.