--- title: "Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO — check charity number SC053033 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053033. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/donald-malcolm-foundation-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:06:15.878Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO is a registered charity (number SC053033) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £182,250 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO? Registered charity number SC053033 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £182,250 ## What does Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO do? The Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO was set up to give focus to charitable activities of the Malcolm Group and to encourage greater engagement by its employees to support worthwhile causes which are important to the company’s workforce. The Foundation was created in memory of Donald Malcolm who built up the Malcolm Group from a single horse-and-cart coal run to the large nationally known logistics and construction business it is today. Donald was diagnosed with mouth cancer and despite being given only six months to live, he battled the illness for 18 years before he passed away. The Malcolm f… ## What causes is Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=donald-malcolm-foundation-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053033) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO's charity number? Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO's charity number is SC053033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053033? Search SC053033 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 Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO do? The Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO was set up to give focus to charitable activities of the Malcolm Group and to encourage greater engagement by its employees to support worthwhile causes which are important to the company’s workforce. The Foundation was created in memory of Donald Malcolm who built up the Malcolm Group from a single horse-and-cart coal run to the large nationally known logistics and construction business it is today. Donald was diagnosed with mouth cancer and despite being given only six months to live, he battled the illness for 18 years before he passed away. The Malcolm f… Does Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO. 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 Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO? Donald Malcolm Foundation SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053033).