--- title: "Insights Foundation — check charity number SC049878 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Insights Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049878. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/insights-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:08:18.481Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Insights Foundation is a registered charity (number SC049878) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £34,931 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Insights Foundation? Registered charity number SC049878 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £34,931 ## What does Insights Foundation do? The charity achieves its objectives through the skills and expertise of the Foundation Guardians and the wider Insights community, managed by an operations team who work within the governance structure of the Insights Foundation. Insights Foundation was set up in January 2020 and became operational in April 2023 to advance citizenship through supporting the leadership and organisational development of charitable and other voluntary organisations. We work with the leadership to understand how they might benefit from our expertise, to understand themselves and others better, enabling an effecti… ## What causes is Insights Foundation registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Insights Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Insights 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=insights-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Insights Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Insights Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049878) 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 Insights Foundation's charity number? Insights Foundation's charity number is SC049878. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049878? Search SC049878 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 Insights Foundation do? The charity achieves its objectives through the skills and expertise of the Foundation Guardians and the wider Insights community, managed by an operations team who work within the governance structure of the Insights Foundation. Insights Foundation was set up in January 2020 and became operational in April 2023 to advance citizenship through supporting the leadership and organisational development of charitable and other voluntary organisations. We work with the leadership to understand how they might benefit from our expertise, to understand themselves and others better, enabling an effecti… Does Insights Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Insights 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 Insights Foundation? Insights Foundation 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=SC049878).