--- title: "The Hunter Foundation — check charity number SC027532 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hunter Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027532. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hunter-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:09:59.249Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hunter Foundation is a registered charity (number SC027532) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £1,071,070 (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 Hunter Foundation? Registered charity number SC027532 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,071,070 Website [www.thehunterfoundation.co.uk](http://www.thehunterfoundation.co.uk/) ## What does The Hunter Foundation do? Our areas of focus are entrepreneurship, education, opportunity for all and poverty reduction. And our model is a simple one – find innovative partners, disrupters, fund them against pre-agreed Key Performance Indicators whilst always remembering our customer, the individuals the innovation is there to serve. ## What causes is The Hunter Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hunter Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hunter 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-hunter-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thehunterfoundation.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hunter Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hunter Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027532) 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 Hunter Foundation's charity number? The Hunter Foundation's charity number is SC027532. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027532? Search SC027532 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 Hunter Foundation do? Our areas of focus are entrepreneurship, education, opportunity for all and poverty reduction. And our model is a simple one – find innovative partners, disrupters, fund them against pre-agreed Key Performance Indicators whilst always remembering our customer, the individuals the innovation is there to serve. Does The Hunter Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hunter 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 Hunter Foundation? The Hunter Foundation's website is http://www.thehunterfoundation.co.uk — 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=SC027532).