The Fairthorn Foundation
The Fairthorn 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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What are the key facts about The Fairthorn Foundation?
- Registered charity number
- SC050065
- 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)
- £3,476
What does The Fairthorn Foundation do?
As the Foundation's objectives are broad the Trustees have opted for a policy of making donations to charitable organisations operating in their preferred area(s) of benefit who they feel require most support, and who the Trustees believe can make significant front line impact as a result of that support. The Trustees will identify suitable projects. The Trustees do not consider unsolicited applications, however, any applications that are received will be compiled and considered if the Trustees are unable to identify any suitable causes to support.
What causes is The Fairthorn Foundation registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Fairthorn Foundation yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Fairthorn 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 Fairthorn Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Fairthorn Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050065) 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 Fairthorn Foundation's charity number?
- The Fairthorn Foundation's charity number is SC050065. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050065?
- Search SC050065 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 Fairthorn Foundation do?
- As the Foundation's objectives are broad the Trustees have opted for a policy of making donations to charitable organisations operating in their preferred area(s) of benefit who they feel require most support, and who the Trustees believe can make significant front line impact as a result of that support. The Trustees will identify suitable projects. The Trustees do not consider unsolicited applications, however, any applications that are received will be compiled and considered if the Trustees are unable to identify any suitable causes to support.
- Does The Fairthorn Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fairthorn 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 Fairthorn Foundation?
- The Fairthorn 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.