--- title: "Loretto Foundation — check charity number SC033035 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Loretto Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC033035. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/loretto-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:00:54.893Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Loretto Foundation is a registered charity (number SC033035) 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. Its latest reported income was £37,955 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Loretto Foundation? Registered charity number SC033035 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £37,955 Website [www.loretto.com](http://www.loretto.com/) ## What does Loretto Foundation do? The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund for such purposes as are recognised as exclusively charitable in law ('the Purposes') and to the extent that the same is charitable the Trust Fund shall be applied for the general advancement of education up to and including tertiary level in Scotland of girls and boys, having particular regard to Loretto School. ## What causes is Loretto Foundation registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Loretto Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Loretto 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=loretto-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.loretto.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Loretto Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Loretto Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC033035) 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 Loretto Foundation's charity number? Loretto Foundation's charity number is SC033035. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC033035? Search SC033035 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 Loretto Foundation do? The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund for such purposes as are recognised as exclusively charitable in law ('the Purposes') and to the extent that the same is charitable the Trust Fund shall be applied for the general advancement of education up to and including tertiary level in Scotland of girls and boys, having particular regard to Loretto School. Does Loretto Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Loretto 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 Loretto Foundation? Loretto Foundation's website is http://www.loretto.com — 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=SC033035).