--- title: "The Alan Steel Fundation — check charity number SC051817 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Alan Steel Fundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051817. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-alan-steel-fundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:49:07.868Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Alan Steel Fundation is a registered charity (number SC051817) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £20,607 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Alan Steel Fundation? Registered charity number SC051817 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £20,607 ## What does The Alan Steel Fundation do? We provide financial help to the local community to make the lives of the people living here better. We have emphasis on helping children and elderly people within the community and do this by helping to fund community projects that all can enjoy. ## What causes is The Alan Steel Fundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Alan Steel Fundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Alan Steel Fundation 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-alan-steel-fundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Alan Steel Fundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Alan Steel Fundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051817) 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 Alan Steel Fundation's charity number? The Alan Steel Fundation's charity number is SC051817. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051817? Search SC051817 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 Alan Steel Fundation do? We provide financial help to the local community to make the lives of the people living here better. We have emphasis on helping children and elderly people within the community and do this by helping to fund community projects that all can enjoy. Does The Alan Steel Fundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Alan Steel Fundation. 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 Alan Steel Fundation? The Alan Steel Fundation 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=SC051817).