--- title: "The Light Beam Foundation — check charity number SC048742 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Light Beam Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048742. the advancement of education charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-light-beam-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:55:53.544Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Light Beam Foundation is a registered charity (number SC048742) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £100 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Light Beam Foundation? Registered charity number SC048742 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £100 ## What does The Light Beam Foundation do? The main activities will include organising indoor and outdoor lectures, making available a range of films and scientific documentaries on various culture and current environmental issues. Workshops will be held to educate people to raise awareness of the climate change challenges facing the world and how an eco-friendly lifestyle can minimise and reverse the impacts. We will also incorporate teaching about organic farming and eco-villages in our programmes. All information will be present in a neutral and balanced way. ## What causes is The Light Beam Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Light Beam Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Light Beam 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-light-beam-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Light Beam Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Light Beam Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048742) 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 Light Beam Foundation's charity number? The Light Beam Foundation's charity number is SC048742. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048742? Search SC048742 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 Light Beam Foundation do? The main activities will include organising indoor and outdoor lectures, making available a range of films and scientific documentaries on various culture and current environmental issues. Workshops will be held to educate people to raise awareness of the climate change challenges facing the world and how an eco-friendly lifestyle can minimise and reverse the impacts. We will also incorporate teaching about organic farming and eco-villages in our programmes. All information will be present in a neutral and balanced way. Does The Light Beam Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Light Beam 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 Light Beam Foundation? The Light Beam 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=SC048742).