--- title: "James Clerk Maxwell Foundation — check charity number SC015003 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Clerk Maxwell Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015003. 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/james-clerk-maxwell-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:06:24.515Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Clerk Maxwell Foundation is a registered charity (number SC015003) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £41,016 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation? Registered charity number SC015003 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 2024-12-31) £41,016 Website [www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org](http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org/) ## 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… ## What causes is James Clerk Maxwell Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Clerk Maxwell Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Clerk Maxwell 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=james-clerk-maxwell-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Clerk Maxwell Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. James Clerk Maxwell Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015003) 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 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. How do I check charity number SC015003? Search SC015003 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 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… Does James Clerk Maxwell Foundation have reviews and complaints? 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 is http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org — 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=SC015003).