Is ICAS Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists ICAS Foundation as a registered charity (number SC034836) 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 ICAS Foundation's charity number?

ICAS Foundation's charity number is SC034836. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC034836?

Search SC034836 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 ICAS Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ICAS Foundation. 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 ICAS Foundation?

ICAS Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.icasfoundation.org.uk. 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 ICAS Foundation registered as a charity?

ICAS Foundation was entered on the register on 5 September 2003.

Registered charity · No. SC034836Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

ICAS Foundation

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

ICAS Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about ICAS Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £614,766
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £571,378
Registered charity number: SC034836
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.icasfoundation.org.uk

Quick answer

ICAS Foundation (number SC034836) 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 ICAS Foundation do?

The ICAS Foundation exists to advance education in accountancy and finance by supporting academically talented students from low-income backgrounds. We fulfil this charitable purpose through the delivery of our Nurturing Talent Programme, which provides bursaries, grants, mentoring and structured developmental support to enable students to access, participate in and successfully complete higher education, and to progress into the accountancy and finance profession.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for ICAS Foundation

Answers ICAS Foundation 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”.

Where does ICAS Foundation's money come from?

ICAS Foundation reported £36k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £36k (99%), other income £200 (1%).

Investments£36k · 99%
Other income£200 · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 September 2003
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is ICAS Foundation registered for?

the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for ICAS Foundation yet?

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

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 ICAS Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists ICAS Foundation as a registered charity (number SC034836) 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 ICAS Foundation's charity number?: ICAS Foundation's charity number is SC034836. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC034836?: Search SC034836 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 ICAS Foundation do?: The ICAS Foundation exists to advance education in accountancy and finance by supporting academically talented students from low-income backgrounds. We fulfil this charitable purpose through the delivery of our Nurturing Talent Programme, which provides bursaries, grants, mentoring and structured developmental support to enable students to access, participate in and successfully complete higher education, and to progress into the accountancy and finance profession.
Does ICAS Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ICAS Foundation. 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 ICAS Foundation?: ICAS Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.icasfoundation.org.uk. 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.
Where does ICAS Foundation's money come from?: ICAS Foundation reported £36k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £36k (99%), other income £200 (1%).
When was ICAS Foundation registered as a charity?: ICAS Foundation was entered on the register on 5 September 2003.

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.