--- title: "MCR Foundation SCIO — check charity number SC055303 | CharityCompare" description: "Is MCR Foundation SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055303. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/mcr-foundation-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:51:57.507Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer MCR Foundation SCIO is a registered charity (number SC055303) 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 education; the advancement of religion. 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 MCR Foundation SCIO? Registered charity number SC055303 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City ## What does MCR Foundation SCIO do? 3. The purposes of the SCIO are:- a. The advancement of education. b. The prevention or relief of poverty. c. The advancement of Christian values and ethics d. to promote similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees think fit. ## What causes is MCR Foundation SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for MCR Foundation SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. MCR Foundation SCIO 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=mcr-foundation-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is MCR Foundation SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. MCR Foundation SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055303) 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 MCR Foundation SCIO's charity number? MCR Foundation SCIO's charity number is SC055303. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055303? Search SC055303 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 MCR Foundation SCIO do? 3. The purposes of the SCIO are:- a. The advancement of education. b. The prevention or relief of poverty. c. The advancement of Christian values and ethics d. to promote similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees think fit. Does MCR Foundation SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MCR Foundation SCIO. 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 MCR Foundation SCIO? MCR Foundation SCIO 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=SC055303).