--- title: "ICAS Foundation — check charity number SC034836 | CharityCompare" description: "Is ICAS Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034836. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/icas-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:57:14.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer ICAS Foundation is a registered charity (number SC034836) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £614,766 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 ICAS Foundation? Registered charity number SC034836 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £614,766 Website [www.icasfoundation.org.uk](http://www.icasfoundation.org.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ICAS Foundation 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=icas-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.icasfoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is ICAS Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. ICAS Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034836) 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 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 is http://www.icasfoundation.org.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](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=SC034836).