Is Foundations a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Foundations as a registered charity (number SC048923) 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 Foundations's charity number?

Foundations's charity number is SC048923. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048923?

Search SC048923 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 Foundations have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundations. 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 Foundations?

Foundations's website listed in our register data is http://www.foundationsforhealth.org. 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 Foundations registered as a charity?

Foundations was entered on the register on 19 December 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048923SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Foundations

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

Foundations is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Foundations?

Registered charity number: SC048923
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.foundationsforhealth.org

Quick answer

Foundations (number SC048923) 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 Foundations do?

Currently non trading

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Foundations

Answers Foundations 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: 19 December 2018
Also known as: Foundations for Health
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Foundations registered for?

the advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Foundations yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Foundations. 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 Foundations?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Foundations a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Foundations as a registered charity (number SC048923) 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 Foundations's charity number?: Foundations's charity number is SC048923. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048923?: Search SC048923 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 Foundations do?: Currently non trading
Does Foundations have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundations. 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 Foundations?: Foundations's website listed in our register data is http://www.foundationsforhealth.org. 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 Foundations registered as a charity?: Foundations was entered on the register on 19 December 2018.

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.