--- title: "Foton — check charity number SC046679 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Foton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046679. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/foton retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:09:23.236Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Foton is a registered charity (number SC046679) 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. 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 Foton? Registered charity number SC046679 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeen ## What does Foton do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of the arts, particularly photography and related arts and the advancement of education in the art of photography and in furtherance of this by. 4.2 The provision of exhibitions, cultural events designed to benefit the public by exposing them to the photographic arts, and. 4.3 The provision of educational opportunities to enable the public to expand their skills in photography ## What causes is Foton registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Foton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foton 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=foton&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Foton a legitimate charity? Yes. Foton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046679) 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 Foton's charity number? Foton's charity number is SC046679. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046679? Search SC046679 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 Foton do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of the arts, particularly photography and related arts and the advancement of education in the art of photography and in furtherance of this by. 4.2 The provision of exhibitions, cultural events designed to benefit the public by exposing them to the photographic arts, and. 4.3 The provision of educational opportunities to enable the public to expand their skills in photography Does Foton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foton. 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 Foton? Foton 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=SC046679).