--- title: "Richmond Fund — check charity number SC011299 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richmond Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011299. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richmond-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:50:01.279Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richmond Fund is a registered charity (number SC011299) 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. 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 Richmond Fund? Registered charity number SC011299 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location South Ayrshire ## What does Richmond Fund do? Provide assistance to those in straitened circumstances living within the parish boundary who apply to the trust for financial help ## What causes is Richmond Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richmond Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richmond Fund 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=richmond-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richmond Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Richmond Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011299) 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 Richmond Fund's charity number? Richmond Fund's charity number is SC011299. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011299? Search SC011299 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 Richmond Fund do? Provide assistance to those in straitened circumstances living within the parish boundary who apply to the trust for financial help Does Richmond Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richmond Fund. 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 Richmond Fund? Richmond Fund 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=SC011299).