--- title: "The COUNT Foundation — check charity number SC053240 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The COUNT Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053240. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-count-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:45:41.230Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The COUNT Foundation is a registered charity (number SC053240) 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. 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 COUNT Foundation? Registered charity number SC053240 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Perth And Kinross ## What does The COUNT Foundation do? The Charitable Purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') is to provide grant support to organisations and individuals throughout the United Kingdom towards the delivery of projects that provide public benefit and advance at least one of the following purposes: 3.1.1 the relief of poverty. 3.1.2 the advancement of education. 3.1.3 the advancement of health. 3.1.4 the saving of lives. 3.1.5 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.1.6 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 3.1.7 the advancement of public participation in sport. 3.1.… ## What causes is The COUNT Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The COUNT Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The COUNT 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-count-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The COUNT Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The COUNT Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053240) 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 COUNT Foundation's charity number? The COUNT Foundation's charity number is SC053240. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053240? Search SC053240 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 COUNT Foundation do? The Charitable Purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') is to provide grant support to organisations and individuals throughout the United Kingdom towards the delivery of projects that provide public benefit and advance at least one of the following purposes: 3.1.1 the relief of poverty. 3.1.2 the advancement of education. 3.1.3 the advancement of health. 3.1.4 the saving of lives. 3.1.5 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.1.6 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 3.1.7 the advancement of public participation in sport. 3.1.… Does The COUNT Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The COUNT 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 COUNT Foundation? The COUNT 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=SC053240).