--- title: "The Burness Paull Foundation — check charity number SC045954 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Burness Paull Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045954. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-burness-paull-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:27.371Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Burness Paull Foundation is a registered charity (number SC045954) 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 £76,295 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Burness Paull Foundation? Registered charity number SC045954 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30) £76,295 ## What does The Burness Paull Foundation do? To provide financial and/or other support to further the above aims. The Charity seeks to harness, and maximise the effectiveness of, the efforts of Burness Paull LLP and its partners and staff (individually and collectively) in raising funds, volunteering and/or otherwise supporting organisations, initiatives and events which further one or more of the above aims. During the year, the Foundation sought applications from th staff or Burness Paull LLP for funding for their personal charitable initiatives and applications for sponsorship. ## What causes is The Burness Paull Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Burness Paull Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Burness Paull 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-burness-paull-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Burness Paull Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Burness Paull Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045954) 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 Burness Paull Foundation's charity number? The Burness Paull Foundation's charity number is SC045954. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045954? Search SC045954 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 Burness Paull Foundation do? To provide financial and/or other support to further the above aims. The Charity seeks to harness, and maximise the effectiveness of, the efforts of Burness Paull LLP and its partners and staff (individually and collectively) in raising funds, volunteering and/or otherwise supporting organisations, initiatives and events which further one or more of the above aims. During the year, the Foundation sought applications from th staff or Burness Paull LLP for funding for their personal charitable initiatives and applications for sponsorship. Does The Burness Paull Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burness Paull 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 Burness Paull Foundation? The Burness Paull 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=SC045954).