--- title: "Joseph Rowntree Foundation — check charity number SC049712 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Joseph Rowntree Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049712. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/joseph-rowntree-foundation-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:17:20.444Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a registered charity (number SC049712) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £36,523,000 (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 Joseph Rowntree Foundation? Registered charity number SC049712 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £36,523,000 ## What does Joseph Rowntree Foundation do? 1.1 to prevent and to relieve poverty and other necessitous circumstances 1.2 to relieve those in need because of youth, age, ill-health (whether mental or physical), disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 1.3 to undertake and carry on such activities as are calculated to ameliorate unsatisfactory living conditions, social unrest or disharmony amongst the public 1.4 to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare for the public at large. Nothing in these articles shall authorise an applicatio… ## What causes is Joseph Rowntree Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Joseph Rowntree Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Joseph Rowntree 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=joseph-rowntree-foundation-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Joseph Rowntree Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049712) 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 Joseph Rowntree Foundation's charity number? Joseph Rowntree Foundation's charity number is SC049712. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049712? Search SC049712 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 Joseph Rowntree Foundation do? 1.1 to prevent and to relieve poverty and other necessitous circumstances 1.2 to relieve those in need because of youth, age, ill-health (whether mental or physical), disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 1.3 to undertake and carry on such activities as are calculated to ameliorate unsatisfactory living conditions, social unrest or disharmony amongst the public 1.4 to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare for the public at large. Nothing in these articles shall authorise an applicatio… Does Joseph Rowntree Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joseph Rowntree 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 Joseph Rowntree Foundation? Joseph Rowntree 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=SC049712).