--- title: "Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation — check charity number SC001419 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC001419. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ray-diana-harryhausen-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:20.803Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation is a registered charity (number SC001419) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £571,506 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation? Registered charity number SC001419 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £571,506 Website [www.rayharryhausen.com](http://www.rayharryhausen.com/) ## What does Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation do? The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation was established to hold various items of memorabilia used by Mr Harryhausen or created by him during his career as a Special Effects Artist in the Motion Picture Industry in England and in Hollywood, and to collect items which had influenced Mr Harryhausen in his creation of film stories and characters. The aim is to give a coherent picture of the special effects production method of Model Stop-Motion Animation especially the Dynamation technique (Stop-Motion Photography combined with live action) in the period between the film 'King Kong' and the film… ## What causes is Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ray & Diana Harryhausen 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=ray-diana-harryhausen-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rayharryhausen.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC001419) 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 Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation's charity number? Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation's charity number is SC001419. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC001419? Search SC001419 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 Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation do? The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation was established to hold various items of memorabilia used by Mr Harryhausen or created by him during his career as a Special Effects Artist in the Motion Picture Industry in England and in Hollywood, and to collect items which had influenced Mr Harryhausen in his creation of film stories and characters. The aim is to give a coherent picture of the special effects production method of Model Stop-Motion Animation especially the Dynamation technique (Stop-Motion Photography combined with live action) in the period between the film 'King Kong' and the film… Does Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ray & Diana Harryhausen 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 Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation? Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation's website is http://www.rayharryhausen.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=SC001419).