--- title: "Mark Scott Foundation — check charity number SC025254 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mark Scott Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC025254. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mark-scott-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:09:30.590Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mark Scott Foundation is a registered charity (number SC025254) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £63,847 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Mark Scott Foundation? Registered charity number SC025254 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £63,847 ## What does Mark Scott Foundation do? The charity helps young people in Scotland to develop their own talents so they can build confidence in themselves, break down barriers between each other and contribute to the community in which they live. The charity was inspired by the life of Mark Scott who was murdered in 1995 in an unprovoked sectarian attack. The charity supports young people to participate in The Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award 'The Award' a programme which is delivered by The Outward Bound Trust a registered charity. The Award is a unique combination of residential outdoor learning and urban based community pro… ## What causes is Mark Scott Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mark Scott Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mark Scott 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=mark-scott-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mark Scott Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Mark Scott Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC025254) 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 Mark Scott Foundation's charity number? Mark Scott Foundation's charity number is SC025254. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC025254? Search SC025254 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 Mark Scott Foundation do? The charity helps young people in Scotland to develop their own talents so they can build confidence in themselves, break down barriers between each other and contribute to the community in which they live. The charity was inspired by the life of Mark Scott who was murdered in 1995 in an unprovoked sectarian attack. The charity supports young people to participate in The Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award 'The Award' a programme which is delivered by The Outward Bound Trust a registered charity. The Award is a unique combination of residential outdoor learning and urban based community pro… Does Mark Scott Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mark Scott 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 Mark Scott Foundation? Mark Scott 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=SC025254).