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Registered charity · No. SC003790Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.

Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. is a registered charity (number SC003790) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,985,605 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.?

Registered charity number
SC003790
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£2,985,605

What does Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. do?

Edinburgh Science is a globally recognised science engagement organisation that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds through hands-on, immersive experiences. Our mission is to increase science capital, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while fostering a more informed, equitable, and sustainable society. We deliver our work through four core strands: • Public Engagement – including the Edinburgh Science Festival and city-wide events. • School Engagement – through Generation Science, our nationwid…

What causes is Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. a legitimate charity?
Yes. Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003790) 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 Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.'s charity number?
Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.'s charity number is SC003790. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003790?
Search SC003790 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 Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. do?
Edinburgh Science is a globally recognised science engagement organisation that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds through hands-on, immersive experiences. Our mission is to increase science capital, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while fostering a more informed, equitable, and sustainable society. We deliver our work through four core strands: • Public Engagement – including the Edinburgh Science Festival and city-wide events. • School Engagement – through Generation Science, our nationwid…
Does Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd. have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.. 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 Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.?
Edinburgh Science Foundation Ltd.'s website is http://www.sciencefestival.co.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 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.