--- title: "Richardson Foundation — check charity number SC026260 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richardson Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026260. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richardson-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:47:56.385Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richardson Foundation is a registered charity (number SC026260) 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 £55,994 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Richardson Foundation? Registered charity number SC026260 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £55,994 ## What does Richardson Foundation do? For the following charitable purposes:- namely the encouragement of education and research primarily in United Kingdom Universities through the awards of Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries or otherwise DECLARING that so far as practicable the Trustees shalI assist primarily to support studies by people of Tibetan origin all without prejudice to their absolute discretion to choose the scholars, research students, bursars and others and the subjects and the Universities or Colleges or other educational institutions to benefit the Trust. ## What causes is Richardson Foundation registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richardson Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richardson 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=richardson-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richardson Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Richardson Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026260) 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 Richardson Foundation's charity number? Richardson Foundation's charity number is SC026260. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026260? Search SC026260 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 Richardson Foundation do? For the following charitable purposes:- namely the encouragement of education and research primarily in United Kingdom Universities through the awards of Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries or otherwise DECLARING that so far as practicable the Trustees shalI assist primarily to support studies by people of Tibetan origin all without prejudice to their absolute discretion to choose the scholars, research students, bursars and others and the subjects and the Universities or Colleges or other educational institutions to benefit the Trust. Does Richardson Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richardson 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 Richardson Foundation? Richardson 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=SC026260).