The William Syson Foundation
The William Syson Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC049635
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £517,081
What the charity does
The William Syson Foundation supports the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture, with a particular focus on organisations based in Scotland. We aim to enrich lives through supporting the professional delivery of the arts. We achieve our charitable purposes by awarding grants to arts and cultural organisations across a range of disciplines, including music, theatre, dance, literature, film and visual arts. Through our grant-making programmes and strategic funding initiatives, we support activity that enables people to create, participate in and enjoy the arts. In addition, we run the…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The William Syson Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The William Syson Foundation is a registered charity (number SC049635) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The William Syson Foundation do?
- The William Syson Foundation supports the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture, with a particular focus on organisations based in Scotland. We aim to enrich lives through supporting the professional delivery of the arts. We achieve our charitable purposes by awarding grants to arts and cultural organisations across a range of disciplines, including music, theatre, dance, literature, film and visual arts. Through our grant-making programmes and strategic funding initiatives, we support activity that enables people to create, participate in and enjoy the arts. In addition, we run the…
- How can I donate to The William Syson Foundation?
- The William Syson Foundation's website is http://www.williamsysonfoundation.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.