Is The National Funding Scheme a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The National Funding Scheme as a registered charity (number SC045106) 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 National Funding Scheme's charity number?

The National Funding Scheme's charity number is SC045106. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045106?

Search SC045106 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 National Funding Scheme have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Funding Scheme. 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 National Funding Scheme?

The National Funding Scheme's website listed in our register data is http://www.nationalfundingscheme.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.

When was The National Funding Scheme registered as a charity?

The National Funding Scheme was entered on the register on 11 September 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045106Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The National Funding Scheme

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

The National Funding Scheme 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 National Funding Scheme?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £440,467
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £480,429
Registered charity number: SC045106
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.nationalfundingscheme.org

Quick answer

The National Funding Scheme (number SC045106) 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 National Funding Scheme do?

The promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities for the public benefit by promoting charitable giving, fundraising and donations to charities, particularly (but not exclusively) through supporting new ways of giving to charities and through digital means. Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The National Funding Scheme

Answers The National Funding Scheme gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 11 September 2014
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is The National Funding Scheme registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Funding Scheme yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The National Funding Scheme. 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 National Funding Scheme?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The National Funding Scheme a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The National Funding Scheme as a registered charity (number SC045106) 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 National Funding Scheme's charity number?: The National Funding Scheme's charity number is SC045106. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045106?: Search SC045106 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 National Funding Scheme do?: The promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities for the public benefit by promoting charitable giving, fundraising and donations to charities, particularly (but not exclusively) through supporting new ways of giving to charities and through digital means. Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine.
Does The National Funding Scheme have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Funding Scheme. 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 National Funding Scheme?: The National Funding Scheme's website listed in our register data is http://www.nationalfundingscheme.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.
When was The National Funding Scheme registered as a charity?: The National Funding Scheme was entered on the register on 11 September 2014.

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.