James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
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James Clerk Maxwell Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about James Clerk Maxwell Foundation?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £46,703
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £51,319
- Registered charity number
- SC015003
- 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
Quick answer
What does James Clerk Maxwell Foundation do?
The Foundation has essentially two functions, one charitable and the other commemorative. Its general purposes are outlined in the first two items of the 'Objects of the Charity' in its Deed of Declaration of Trust (updated 2021): (1) to promote, encourage and advance the study of, the research into and the dissemination of knowledge relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in all their aspects. (2) to commemorate, with no view to profit, the said James Clerk Maxwell: by publishing or contributing towards or promoting the publication of Maxwell-related scientific or…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
Answers James Clerk Maxwell 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
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- Is James Clerk Maxwell Foundation a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists James Clerk Maxwell Foundation as a registered charity (number SC015003) 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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation's charity number?
- James Clerk Maxwell Foundation's charity number is SC015003. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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- What does James Clerk Maxwell Foundation do?
- The Foundation has essentially two functions, one charitable and the other commemorative. Its general purposes are outlined in the first two items of the 'Objects of the Charity' in its Deed of Declaration of Trust (updated 2021): (1) to promote, encourage and advance the study of, the research into and the dissemination of knowledge relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in all their aspects. (2) to commemorate, with no view to profit, the said James Clerk Maxwell: by publishing or contributing towards or promoting the publication of Maxwell-related scientific or…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Clerk Maxwell 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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation?
- James Clerk Maxwell Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation registered as a charity?
- James Clerk Maxwell Foundation was entered on the register on 12 January 1977.
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.