Is The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK as a registered charity (number SC050921) 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK's charity number?

The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK's charity number is SC050921. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC050921CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK

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

The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £190,571
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £193,107
Registered charity number: SC050921
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: smith-magenis.org

Quick answer

The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK (number SC050921) 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK do?

The objects of the CIO are: (a) To preserve and protect the health and promote the relief of persons affected by Smith-Magenis syndrome and any associated condition, (b) To advance the education of the medical profession and the general public on the subject of Smith-Magenis syndrome and its implications for the family, (c) To advance public education by promoting research into the management of Smith-Magenis syndrome and to publish useful results thereof and to support organisations promoting research into Smith-Magenis syndrome.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK

Answers The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 April 2021
Also known as: The Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Foundation UK CIO
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK. 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK as a registered charity (number SC050921) 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK's charity number?: The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK's charity number is SC050921. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050921?: Search SC050921 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK do?: The objects of the CIO are: (a) To preserve and protect the health and promote the relief of persons affected by Smith-Magenis syndrome and any associated condition, (b) To advance the education of the medical profession and the general public on the subject of Smith-Magenis syndrome and its implications for the family, (c) To advance public education by promoting research into the management of Smith-Magenis syndrome and to publish useful results thereof and to support organisations promoting research into Smith-Magenis syndrome.
Does The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK. 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK?: The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK's website listed in our register data is https://smith-magenis.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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK registered as a charity?: The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK was entered on the register on 21 April 2021.

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.