Is Williams Syndrome Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Williams Syndrome Foundation as a registered charity (number SC049897) 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 Williams Syndrome Foundation's charity number?

Williams Syndrome Foundation's charity number is SC049897. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049897?

Search SC049897 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 Williams Syndrome Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Williams Syndrome 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 Williams Syndrome Foundation?

Williams Syndrome Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.williams-syndrome.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 Williams Syndrome Foundation registered as a charity?

Williams Syndrome Foundation was entered on the register on 27 January 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC049897Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Williams Syndrome Foundation

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

Williams Syndrome Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Williams Syndrome Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £207,836
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £197,481
Registered charity number: SC049897
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.williams-syndrome.org.uk

Quick answer

Williams Syndrome Foundation (number SC049897) 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 Williams Syndrome Foundation do?

The objects for which the Foundation is established are the advancement of public education as to and research into the cause, diagnosis, recognition, effects, treatment and prevention of Williams Syndrome and other related conditions and for the treatment, care, education and assistance of those affected by such conditions within the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Williams Syndrome Foundation

Answers Williams Syndrome 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: 27 January 2020
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Williams Syndrome Foundation registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Williams Syndrome Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Williams Syndrome 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

What should you check before donating to Williams Syndrome Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Williams Syndrome Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Williams Syndrome Foundation as a registered charity (number SC049897) 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 Williams Syndrome Foundation's charity number?: Williams Syndrome Foundation's charity number is SC049897. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049897?: Search SC049897 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 Williams Syndrome Foundation do?: The objects for which the Foundation is established are the advancement of public education as to and research into the cause, diagnosis, recognition, effects, treatment and prevention of Williams Syndrome and other related conditions and for the treatment, care, education and assistance of those affected by such conditions within the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Does Williams Syndrome Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Williams Syndrome 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 Williams Syndrome Foundation?: Williams Syndrome Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.williams-syndrome.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 Williams Syndrome Foundation registered as a charity?: Williams Syndrome Foundation was entered on the register on 27 January 2020.

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.