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The register data used for this profile lists Foundation of Global South Thinking as a registered charity (number SC053856) 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.

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Foundation of Global South Thinking's charity number is SC053856. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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When was Foundation of Global South Thinking registered as a charity?

Foundation of Global South Thinking was entered on the register on 16 December 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053856SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Foundation of Global South Thinking

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

Foundation of Global South Thinking is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Foundation of Global South Thinking?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,551
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,550
Registered charity number: SC053856
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Foundation of Global South Thinking (number SC053856) 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking do?

The Foundation of Global South Thinking is a SCIO set up to support students and academics, predominantly from or connected to the Global South, in their academic and professional development. We do this mainly by providing bursaries and grants to individual students and early-career academics (identified by the charity trustees and through invited applications), and by organising workshops, seminars and mentoring that connect students with academics and professionals. In its first period (December 2024 to December 2025) the charity was funded by donations from its trustees and supporters and…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Foundation of Global South Thinking

Answers Foundation of Global South Thinking gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 16 December 2024
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Foundation of Global South Thinking registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

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Frequently asked questions

Is Foundation of Global South Thinking a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Foundation of Global South Thinking as a registered charity (number SC053856) 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking's charity number?: Foundation of Global South Thinking's charity number is SC053856. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053856?: Search SC053856 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking do?: The Foundation of Global South Thinking is a SCIO set up to support students and academics, predominantly from or connected to the Global South, in their academic and professional development. We do this mainly by providing bursaries and grants to individual students and early-career academics (identified by the charity trustees and through invited applications), and by organising workshops, seminars and mentoring that connect students with academics and professionals. In its first period (December 2024 to December 2025) the charity was funded by donations from its trustees and supporters and…
Does Foundation of Global South Thinking have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundation of Global South Thinking. 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 Foundation of Global South Thinking?: Foundation of Global South Thinking does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Foundation of Global South Thinking registered as a charity?: Foundation of Global South Thinking was entered on the register on 16 December 2024.

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.