--- title: "Mark Sommerville Foundation — check charity number SC053614 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mark Sommerville Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053614. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Chari" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mark-sommerville-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:29.611Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mark Sommerville Foundation is a registered charity (number SC053614) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Sommerville Foundation? Registered charity number SC053614 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City ## What does Mark Sommerville Foundation do? 4 The organisations purposes are: The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage after diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease by: 1. Funding for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease 2. Grants for those with a diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease to help with home adaptions 3. Financial help to those diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease who face a disadvantage due to financial circumstances’ ## What causes is Mark Sommerville Foundation registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mark Sommerville Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mark Sommerville 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-sommerville-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mark Sommerville Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Mark Sommerville Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053614) 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 Sommerville Foundation's charity number? Mark Sommerville Foundation's charity number is SC053614. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053614? Search SC053614 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 Sommerville Foundation do? 4 The organisations purposes are: The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage after diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease by: 1. Funding for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease 2. Grants for those with a diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease to help with home adaptions 3. Financial help to those diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease who face a disadvantage due to financial circumstances’ Does Mark Sommerville Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mark Sommerville 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 Sommerville Foundation? Mark Sommerville 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=SC053614).