The Sheila McKechnie Foundation
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Sheila McKechnie 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 Sheila McKechnie Foundation?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £543,332
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £612,384
- Registered charity number
- SC044207
- 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.smk.org.uk
Quick answer
What does The Sheila McKechnie Foundation do?
To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective application of resources for charitable purposes for the benefit of the public by raising the standard of and promoting excellence in campaigning on behalf of charitable purposes in particular by: a) awarding individuals who have conducted effective and lawful campaigns that further charitable purposes. b) raising awareness of good practice in campaigning. c) providing information and guidance to people who are campaigning in furtherance of charitable purposes,
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Sheila McKechnie Foundation
Answers The Sheila McKechnie 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
- Where it says it operates
- Outwith Scotland
What causes is The Sheila McKechnie Foundation registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Sheila McKechnie Foundation a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Sheila McKechnie Foundation as a registered charity (number SC044207) 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 Sheila McKechnie Foundation's charity number?
- The Sheila McKechnie Foundation's charity number is SC044207. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC044207?
- Search SC044207 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 Sheila McKechnie Foundation do?
- To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective application of resources for charitable purposes for the benefit of the public by raising the standard of and promoting excellence in campaigning on behalf of charitable purposes in particular by: a) awarding individuals who have conducted effective and lawful campaigns that further charitable purposes. b) raising awareness of good practice in campaigning. c) providing information and guidance to people who are campaigning in furtherance of charitable purposes,
- Does The Sheila McKechnie Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sheila McKechnie 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 Sheila McKechnie Foundation?
- The Sheila McKechnie Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.smk.org.uk. 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 Sheila McKechnie Foundation registered as a charity?
- The Sheila McKechnie Foundation was entered on the register on 15 August 2013.
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.