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Registered charity · No. SC049161Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)City of Edinburgh

The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation

The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.

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The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number SC049161) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £25,286 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Colin Weir Charitable Foundation?

Registered charity number
SC049161
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£25,286

What does The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation do?

Charity provides grants in line with the charity purpose, outlined above

What causes is The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Colin Weir Charitable 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049161) 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 Colin Weir Charitable Foundation's charity number?
The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation's charity number is SC049161. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049161?
Search SC049161 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 Colin Weir Charitable Foundation do?
Charity provides grants in line with the charity purpose, outlined above
Does The Colin Weir Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Colin Weir Charitable 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 Colin Weir Charitable Foundation?
The Colin Weir Charitable 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.