--- title: "The Bill McLaren Foundation — check charity number SC041238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bill McLaren Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041238. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bill-mclaren-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:27.714Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bill McLaren Foundation is a registered charity (number SC041238) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £516,299 (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 Bill McLaren Foundation? Registered charity number SC041238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £516,299 Website [www.billmclarenfoundation.co.uk](http://www.billmclarenfoundation.co.uk/) ## What does The Bill McLaren Foundation do? The foundation was set up to raise funds to support the development of rugby and its values within Scotland and beyond. It was also established to recognise the contribution Bill McLaren made to rugby through education and the development of an interpretative centre including Bill's extensive archive and his big sheets. ## What causes is The Bill McLaren Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bill McLaren Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bill McLaren 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-bill-mclaren-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.billmclarenfoundation.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bill McLaren Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bill McLaren Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041238) 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 Bill McLaren Foundation's charity number? The Bill McLaren Foundation's charity number is SC041238. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041238? Search SC041238 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 Bill McLaren Foundation do? The foundation was set up to raise funds to support the development of rugby and its values within Scotland and beyond. It was also established to recognise the contribution Bill McLaren made to rugby through education and the development of an interpretative centre including Bill's extensive archive and his big sheets. Does The Bill McLaren Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bill McLaren 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 Bill McLaren Foundation? The Bill McLaren Foundation's website is http://www.billmclarenfoundation.co.uk — 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=SC041238).