--- title: "The EY Foundation — check charity number SC045076 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The EY Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045076. 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-ey-foundation-2 retrieved: 2026-08-25T13:08:28.004Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The EY Foundation is a registered charity (number SC045076) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £5,496,000 (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 EY Foundation? Registered charity number SC045076 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £5,496,000 Website [www.eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html](https://www.eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html) ## What does The EY Foundation do? 3.1 The objects of the Charity are for the benefit of the public to advance such exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may decide from time to time. 3.2 In the Articles, 'charitable' means charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales provided that it will not include any purpose which is not charitable in accordance with Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and or Section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. For the avoidance of doubt, the system of law governing the constitution of the Charity is the law of England and Wale… ## What causes is The EY Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The EY Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The EY 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-ey-foundation-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html) ## Frequently asked questions Is The EY Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The EY Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045076) 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 EY Foundation's charity number? The EY Foundation's charity number is SC045076. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045076? Search SC045076 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 EY Foundation do? 3.1 The objects of the Charity are for the benefit of the public to advance such exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may decide from time to time. 3.2 In the Articles, 'charitable' means charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales provided that it will not include any purpose which is not charitable in accordance with Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and or Section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. For the avoidance of doubt, the system of law governing the constitution of the Charity is the law of England and Wale… Does The EY Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The EY 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 EY Foundation? The EY Foundation's website is https://www.eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html — 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=SC045076).