--- title: "The 5000 Foundation — check charity number SC052930 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The 5000 Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052930. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/the-5000-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:46.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The 5000 Foundation is a registered charity (number SC052930) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £10,000 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 The 5000 Foundation? Registered charity number SC052930 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £10,000 ## What does The 5000 Foundation do? The charity provides grants to support individuals, charities, community groups with the focus on creating opportunities for those facing barriers in creative industries while addressing climate change, environmental protection and resilience. ## What causes is The 5000 Foundation registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The 5000 Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The 5000 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=the-5000-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The 5000 Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The 5000 Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052930) 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 The 5000 Foundation's charity number? The 5000 Foundation's charity number is SC052930. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052930? Search SC052930 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 The 5000 Foundation do? The charity provides grants to support individuals, charities, community groups with the focus on creating opportunities for those facing barriers in creative industries while addressing climate change, environmental protection and resilience. Does The 5000 Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The 5000 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 The 5000 Foundation? The 5000 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=SC052930).